asperger
What is another word for asperger? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A now-outdated informal term for someone with what was once diagnosed as Asperger's syndrome, a developmental condition on the autism spectrum.
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Etymology
Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who described the condition in the 1940s.
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What does “asperger” mean?
The word “asperger” means a now-outdated informal term for someone with what was once diagnosed as Asperger's syndrome, a developmental condition on the autism spectrum. In plain terms, refers to a condition on the autism spectrum, once called Asperger's syndrome and now generally classified under autism spectrum disorder.
How do you pronounce “asperger”?
“Asperger” is pronounced uh-SPURD-zhuh (/əˈspɜːdʒə/ in IPA).
How do you use “asperger” in a sentence?
Here is “asperger” used in a sentence: “The book follows a young boy with Asperger's who has a remarkable memory for facts.”
What part of speech is “asperger”?
“Asperger” is a noun.
Where does the word “asperger” come from?
The word “asperger” dates back to around 1940. Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who described the condition in the 1940s.
