phonemic

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"Phonemic paraphasias" —the substitution of non-words for words that sound similar—are not normally seen until a patient enters the moderate to severe stages of Alzheimer’s.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

Phonemic diversity is a convenient shorthand, but I am agnostic about the use of the term, particularly if it engenders confusion.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 9, 2012