noun
dyslexia
dihs-LEHK-see-uh
Dyslexia (noun) means a learning difficulty that makes reading, spelling, and writing more difficult, despite normal intelligence. Example: “He was diagnosed with dyslexia in primary school and later thrived with extra support.”
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A learning difficulty that makes reading, spelling, and writing more difficult, despite normal intelligence.
"He was diagnosed with dyslexia in primary school and later thrived with extra support."
How to use dyslexia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA condition that makes reading and writing harder to learn, unrelated to a person's intelligence.
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diagnosed with dyslexia
dyslexia support
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Etymology
Coined in 1887 by German ophthalmologist Rudolf Berlin, from Greek dys- ("bad, difficult") and léxis ("word, diction").
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What does “dyslexia” mean?
The word “dyslexia” means a learning difficulty that makes reading, spelling, and writing more difficult, despite normal intelligence. In plain terms, a condition that makes reading and writing harder to learn, unrelated to a person's intelligence.
How do you pronounce “dyslexia”?
“Dyslexia” is pronounced dihs-LEHK-see-uh (/(ˌ)dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “dyslexia” in a sentence?
Here is “dyslexia” used in a sentence: “He was diagnosed with dyslexia in primary school and later thrived with extra support.”
What is the opposite of “dyslexia”?
The opposite of “dyslexia” — its antonyms — is hyperlexia.
What part of speech is “dyslexia”?
“Dyslexia” is a noun.
Where does the word “dyslexia” come from?
The word “dyslexia” dates back to around 1887 and comes from German. Coined in 1887 by German ophthalmologist Rudolf Berlin, from Greek dys- ("bad, difficult") and léxis ("word, diction").
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