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autistic

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au·tism  (ôtzm)
n.
A pervasive developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication, by an extremely limited range of activities and interests, and often by the presence of repetitive, stereotyped behaviors.
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 → autiste
autistic children → les enfants autistes
autistic
adj → autistisch
autistic [ɔːˈtɪstɪk] adj → autistico/a
autistic [ɔːˈtɪstɪk] adj → autistico/a


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