Dyslexia
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dys|lexia
Pronunciation
/dɪsˈlɛksɪə/
Noun
Definition of Dyslexia
A general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence.
The term dyslexia covers a range of symptoms and learning difficulties related to the written word.
Example Sentences
The youngster, who suffers from dyslexia and severe learning difficulties, no longer attends school or college.
The Oaklands unit is also open to those with more serious learning difficulties like dyspraxia and dyslexia.
Origin
Late 19th century: coined in German from dys- 'difficult' + Greek lexis 'speech' (apparently by confusion of Greek legein 'to speak' and Latin legere 'to read').
Words That Rhyme With Dyslexia
anorexia
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