Word
dyslexic
Phoneticsdyslex·ic
US/dɪˈsɫɛksɪk/
UK/dɪslˈɛksɪk/
Definition
adj. describing someone who finds it difficult to read, write, or spell. It is a common learning difference that affects how the brain processes written words.
adj. relating to or affected by dyslexia, a specific learning disability that impairs reading fluency and accuracy. Often used to describe individuals or their specific cognitive profiles.
Examples
“He is dyslexic and finds it hard to read long books.”
“The school provides extra support for dyslexic students to help them improve their spelling and reading comprehension.”
“While dyslexic individuals often struggle with phonological processing, they frequently demonstrate exceptional strengths in creative thinking and spatial reasoning that are not reflected in traditional standardized tests.”
Examples
simple
“He is dyslexic and finds it hard to read long books.”
contextual
“The school provides extra support for dyslexic students to help them improve their spelling and reading comprehension.”
complex
“While dyslexic individuals often struggle with phonological processing, they frequently demonstrate exceptional strengths in creative thinking and spatial reasoning that are not reflected in traditional standardized tests.”
Etymology
By surface analysis, dyslexia + -ic. Piecewise doublet of dyslectic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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