acataphasia
n. C2 Proficiency acat·apha·sia
n. a rare condition where a person cannot use the word 'the' in their speech or writing. It is a type of language disorder that affects how people use articles.
n. a neurological condition characterized by the inability to use the definite article 'the'. It is a form of aphasia that specifically targets the use of functional words.
The patient suffered from acataphasia after the stroke.
While the patient's vocabulary remained intact, his acataphasia made it difficult for him to follow complex instructions or engage in natural conversation without appearing to speak in a fragmented manner.