adj
dyslexic
dihs-LEHK-sihk
adj
1
Having, or relating to, dyslexia.
"The school offers extra time on exams for dyslexic students."
noun
1
A person who has dyslexia.
"As a dyslexic, she found audiobooks far easier than printed pages."
How to Use Dyslexic
Learner’s notesIn 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.
Word Forms
more dyslexic comparative, dyslexics plural, most dyslexic superlative
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