First Known Use: 1886
Dictionary
verbigeration
noun ver·big·er·a·tion \(ˌ)vər-ˌbi-jə-ˈrā-shən\
Definition of VERBIGERATION
: continual repetition of stereotyped phrases (as in some forms of mental illness)
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Origin of VERBIGERATION
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin verbigerare to talk, chat, from verbum word + gerere to carry, wield — more at word
Medical Dictionary
verbigeration
noun ver·big·er·a·tion \(ˌ)vər-ˌbij-ə-ˈrā-shən\
Medical Definition of VERBIGERATION
: continual repetition of stereotyped phrases (as in some forms of mental disorder)
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