# word salad

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɜː(ɹ)d ˈsæləd/

## Definitions
1. A nonsensical assemblage of words, typical of schizophrenia, Wernicke's aphasia, and some other mental disorders.
2. Meaningless text generated by a computer.
3. An intentionally nonsensical and voluminous statement.

## Etymology
From word + salad, based on the notion that salads offer varied bulk, yet do not substantially provide sustained nutrition.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/word-salad