The difference between Parapraxis and Slip of the tongue

When used as nouns, parapraxis means a mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive, whereas slip of the tongue means a mistake in speech.


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  1. Parapraxis as a noun:

    A mistake, such as a slip of the tongue, that reveals a concealed thought or motive.

  1. Slip of the tongue as a noun (idiomatic):

    A mistake in speech.

    Examples:

    "It was an unfortunate slip of the tongue, and he did not intend it that way."