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autistic

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au·tism  (ôtzm)
n.
A psychiatric disorder of childhood characterized by marked deficits in communication and social interaction, preoccupation with fantasy, language impairment, and abnormal behavior, such as repetitive acts and excessive attachment to certain objects. It is usually associated with intellectual impairment.
autist n.
au·tistic (-tk) adj. & n.
au·tisti·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.autistic - characteristic of or affected with autism; "autistic behavior"; "autistic children"
ill, sick - affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function; "ill from the monotony of his suffering"
Translations

autistic [ɔːˈtɪstɪk] adj → autista
autistic [ɔːˈtɪstɪk] adj → autistique
autistic [ɔːˈtɪstɪk] adj → autistisch
autistic [ɔːˈtɪstɪk] adj → autistico/a


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