parapraxis

[ par-uh-prak-sis ]
/ ˌpær əˈpræk sɪs /

noun, plural par·a·prax·es [par-uh-prak-seez] /ˌpær əˈpræk siz/. Psychology.

a slip of the tongue or pen, forgetfulness, misplacement of objects, or other error thought to reveal unconscious wishes or attitudes.
Compare Freudian slip.

Origin of parapraxis

1935–40; para-1 + Greek prâxis act, action; cf. praxis

British Dictionary definitions for parapraxes

parapraxis
/ (ˌpærəˈpræksɪs) /

noun

psychoanal a minor error in action, such as slips of the tongue, supposedly the result of repressed impulses See also Freudian slip

Word Origin for parapraxis

C20: from para- 1 + Greek praxis a doing, deed