dyslexic
1 synonym for dyslexic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Having, or relating to, dyslexia.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
dyslectic
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Having, or relating to, dyslexia.
“The school offers extra time on exams for dyslexic students.”
dyslectic
2. noun
A person who has dyslexia.
“As a dyslexic, she found audiobooks far easier than printed pages.”
dyslectic
Etymology
By surface analysis this breaks down as dyslexia + -ic, making it a piecewise doublet of dyslectic.
Full origin of dyslexic →Frequently asked questions
What does “dyslexic” mean?
The word “dyslexic” means having, or relating to, dyslexia. In plain terms, describing someone with dyslexia, or referring to that person directly.
How do you pronounce “dyslexic”?
“Dyslexic” is pronounced dihs-LEHK-sihk (/dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “dyslexic” in a sentence?
Here is “dyslexic” used in a sentence: “The school offers extra time on exams for dyslexic students.”
What part of speech is “dyslexic”?
Depending on how it is used, “dyslexic” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “dyslexic” have?
“Dyslexic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having, or relating to, dyslexia.
