Parapraxis (Noun)
Meaning
A minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's parapraxis in her speech momentarily confused the audience as she addressed her opponent by her husband's name.
- He experienced a parapraxis when he drove to his old home instead of his new apartment after moving.
- Her parapraxis in writing the wrong name on the birthday card led to an awkward apology to her friend.
- The parapraxis of labeling his wine bottles incorrectly caused him to serve the expensive wine to his guests instead of the cheap one.
- After a long day at work, she experienced a parapraxis by putting her phone in the fridge instead of her lunch.