Dyslectic: meaning, definitions and examples
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dyslectic
[ dɪsˈlɛktɪk ]
reading difficulty
Dyslectic refers to a condition characterized by difficulties with reading, which can include problems with accurate or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. It is a specific learning disability that affects an individual's ability to read and comprehend text despite having average or above-average intelligence.
Synonyms
dyslexia, reading disorder
Examples of usage
- Many dyslectic individuals utilize specific learning strategies.
- Teachers often modify their teaching approaches for dyslectic students.
- Dyslectic children may benefit from specialized tutoring.
Translations
Translations of the word "dyslectic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disléxico
🇮🇳 डिस्लेक्सिक
🇩🇪 dyslektisch
- Legastheniker
- Legasthenikerin
🇮🇩 disleksia
🇺🇦 дислексія
- дислексик
- дислексичний
🇵🇱 dyslektyczny
- dyslektyk
- dyslektyczka
🇯🇵 ディスレクシア
🇫🇷 dyslexique
🇪🇸 disléxico
🇹🇷 disleksi
🇰🇷 난독증
🇸🇦 عسر القراءة
🇨🇿 dyslexie
🇸🇰 dyslexia
🇨🇳 阅读障碍
🇸🇮 disleksija
🇮🇸 lesblinda
🇰🇿 дислексия
🇬🇪 დისლექსია
🇦🇿 disleksiya
🇲🇽 disléxico
Etymology
The term 'dyslectic' originates from the Greek word 'dyslexia', where 'dys' means 'difficult' or 'bad' and 'lexia' means 'words' or 'language'. The full term 'dyslexia' was first coined in the late 19th century, as educators and psychologists began to identify and study the reading difficulties experienced by some individuals who were otherwise academically capable. Historically, this condition has been recognized and documented in various forms for centuries, but it was not until the 20th century that it was thoroughly researched and defined within the context of learning disabilities. The understanding of dyslexia has evolved over the years, leading to improved recognition, diagnosis, and educational strategies tailored to support those affected.