disfluency

(dɪsˈfluːənsɪ)

n, pl -cies

1. (Phonetics & Phonology) an unintentional interruption in speech such as a hesitation or slur

2. an impairment in the ability to produce smooth speech

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disfluency - lack of skillfulness in speaking or writing

unskillfulness - a lack of cognitive skill

fluency - skillfulness in speaking or writing

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