adj

dyslexic

dihs-LEHK-sihk

Dyslexic (adj) means Having, or relating to, dyslexia. Example: “The school offers extra time on exams for dyslexic students.”

adj

Having, or relating to, dyslexia.

"The school offers extra time on exams for dyslexic students."

noun

A person who has dyslexia.

"As a dyslexic, she found audiobooks far easier than printed pages."

How to use dyslexic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribing someone with dyslexia, or referring to that person directly.

When to use it

Many people prefer "person with dyslexia" over using "dyslexic" as a stand-alone noun, though both are widely used.

more dyslexic comparative, dyslexics plural, most dyslexic superlative

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By surface analysis, dyslexia + -ic. Piecewise doublet of dyslectic.

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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.