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ATACTIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does atactic mean? 

ATACTIC (adjective)
  The adjective ATACTIC has 1 sense:

1. lacking motor coordination; marked or caused by ataxiaplay

  Familiarity information: ATACTIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ATACTIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Lacking motor coordination; marked or caused by ataxia

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

atactic; ataxic

Pertainym:

ataxia (inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait)

Derivation:

ataxia (inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait)


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