asperger
Asperger (noun) means a now-outdated informal term for someone with what was once diagnosed as Asperger's syndrome, a developmental condition on the autism spectrum. Example: “The book follows a young boy with Asperger's who has a remarkable memory for facts.”
How to use asperger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to a condition on the autism spectrum, once called Asperger's syndrome and now generally classified under autism spectrum disorder.
Many clinicians and autistic people now prefer 'autism spectrum' terminology over 'Asperger's,' partly due to Hans Asperger's documented ties to Nazi-era programs.
Word forms
aspergers plural, Aspergers plural, Aspergers plural
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Etymology
Named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who described the condition in the 1940s.
Rhymes for asperger
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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The word “asperger” means a now-outdated informal term for someone with what was once diagnosed as Asperger's syndrome, a developmental condition on the autism spectrum.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.