glos·so·la·li·a (glô s -l  l -, gl s-)n. 1. Fabricated and nonmeaningful speech, especially such speech associated with a trance state or certain schizophrenic syndromes. 2. See gift of tongues. [New Latin : Greek gl  ssa, tongue + Greek lalein, to babble.] |
glossolalia [ˌglɒsəˈleɪlɪə]
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) another term for gift of tongues
2. (Psychology) Psychol babbling in a nonexistent language
[New Latin, from glosso- + Greek lalein to speak, babble]
glos•so•la•li•a (ˌglɒs əˈleɪ li ə, ˌglɔ sə-)
n.
incomprehensible speech sometimes occurring in a hypnotic trance or in an episode of religious ecstasy. Compare speaking in tongues.
[1875–80]
glossolalia
an ecstatic, usually unintelligible speech uttered in the worship services of any of several sects stressing emotionality and religious fervor. Also called speaking in tongues. — glossolalist, n.
See also: Speech
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | glossolalia - repetitive nonmeaningful speech (especially that associated with a trance state or religious fervor) pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition |
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