learning disability

learning disability

n. Abbr. LD

Any of various cognitive, neurological, or psychological disorders that impede the ability to learn, especially one that interferes with the ability to learn mathematics or develop language skills. Also called learning disorder.

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learning disability  (lûrnng)

Any of various disabilities of the basic cognitive and psychological processes involved in using language or performing mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities are not caused by low intelligence, emotional disturbance, or physical impairment (as of hearing). Dyslexia is a common learning disability.

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learning disability - a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills learning disorder disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time" dyscalculia - impaired ability to learn grade-appropriate mathematics dysgraphia - impaired ability to learn to write dyslexia - impaired ability to learn to read