dyslexia

dys·lex·i·a  (ds-lks-)

n.

A learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words.

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[New Latin : dys- + Greek lexis, speech (from legein, to speak; see leg- in Indo-European roots).]

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dyslexia

Noun

a developmental disorder that causes learning difficulty with reading, writing, and numeracy [Greek dus- not + lexis word]

dyslexic adjn

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dyslexia  (ds-lks-)

A learning disability marked by impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words.

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dyslexia

an impairment of the ability to read because of a brain defect. Also called alexia. — dyslexie, adj.

See also: Reading

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

dyslexia - impaired ability to learn to read learning disability, learning disorder - a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills

Translations

dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] n → dislexia

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dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] n → dyslexie f

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dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] n → Legasthenie f

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dyslexia [dɪsˈlɛksɪə] n → dislessia