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Meaning of pseudoverbal | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Having some of the characteristics of a verb, though not in fact a verb.
    not-comparable
  2. Appearing to have speaking skills that are not in fact present.
    not-comparable

Examples

“Their echolalic responses may be much more extensive than the single words or short phrases that are characteristic of normal echolalia. Thus, a pseudoverbal autistic child may respond to "Do you want a cookie, Jimmy?" with a replication of the very same words.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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