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