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/dɪsˈfluːnsi/ · dis·flu·en·cy
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- A speech disorder characterized by interruptions, hesitations, and repetitions of sounds or words. The therapist worked with the patient to overcome her disfluency and improve her communication skills.
- A lack of smoothness or coherence in speech, writing, or thought. The politician's disfluency during the debate raised questions about her preparedness for the role.
noun
- A deviation from a standard or expected pattern, especially in a process or system. The company's disfluency in their supply chain led to delays in delivering the product.
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Did you know? The term 'disfluency' is often used in linguistics and speech pathology to describe speech patterns that deviate from the norm, but it's also used in everyday language to describe any kind of awkward or imperfect communication.