adjective
Uncommon
ADHD
ay-dee-aych-DEE
ADHD (adjective) means relating to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition marked by inattention, impulsivity, and restlessness. Example: “She was diagnosed with ADHD as a child.”
adjective
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Relating to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition marked by inattention, impulsivity, and restlessness.
"Nicotine is a stimulant too. Many of my friends that are so ADHD they are off the charts, after they've quit smoking, they have nicotine gum all over their house!"
— Mona Lisa Schulz, Heal Your Mind (2017)
"I'm too ADHD to sit for that long."
"She was diagnosed with ADHD as a child."
"The teacher used ADHD-friendly strategies to help students focus."
How to use ADHD
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition affecting focus, impulse control, and activity levels.
When to use it
Almost always written in capitals as an abbreviation, ADHD, rather than spelled out.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- ADHDs
- Past tense
- ADHDed
- Comparative
- more ADHD
- Superlative
- most ADHD
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Frequently asked questions
What does “ADHD” mean?
The word “ADHD” means relating to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition marked by inattention, impulsivity, and restlessness. In plain terms, short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a condition affecting focus, impulse control, and activity levels.
How do you pronounce “ADHD”?
“ADHD” is pronounced ay-dee-aych-DEE (/ˌeɪ diː ˌeɪtʃ ˈdiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “ADHD” in a sentence?
Here is “ADHD” used in a sentence: “She was diagnosed with ADHD as a child.”
What part of speech is “ADHD”?
“ADHD” is an adjective.
Is “ADHD” a common word?
“ADHD” is an uncommon word in modern English.
