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dyslexia
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun dyslexia has 1 sense
- dyslexia(n = noun.state) - impaired ability to learn to read; is a kind of learning disability, learning disorder
Derived forms adjective dyslectic1, adjective dyslexic2, adjective dyslexic1
OXFORD DICTIONARY
dyslexia, n. an abnormal difficulty in reading and spelling, caused by a condition of the brain.
Derivative
dyslexic adj. & n. dyslectic adj. & n.
Etymology
G Dyslexie (as DYS-, Gk lexis speech)
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