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Dyslexia: meaning, definitions and examples

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dyslexia

 

[ dษชsหˆlษ›ksiษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

learning difficulty

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that primarily affects reading and language processing. Individuals with dyslexia may have difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. This condition is neurological in nature and can vary significantly in its severity.

Synonyms

reading disorder, specific learning disability

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school.
  • Teachers should be trained to support students with dyslexia.
  • Dyslexia can make reading challenging but does not correlate with intelligence.
  • Many successful individuals have overcome the challenges of dyslexia.

Translations

Translations of the word "dyslexia" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dislexia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เฅเคทเคฐเคœเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Legasthenie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ disleksia

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะปะตะบัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysleksja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใ‚นใƒฌใ‚ฏใ‚ทใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dyslexie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dislexia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท disleksi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚œ๋…์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุณุฑ ุงู„ู‚ุฑุงุกุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dyslexie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dyslexia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜…่ฏป้šœ็ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ disleksija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lesblinda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัะปะตะบัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ disleksiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dislexia

Etymology

The term 'dyslexia' comes from the Greek words 'dys', meaning difficulty, and 'lexis', meaning word or language. It was first coined in the late 19th century by German ophthalmologist Rudolf Berlin in 1887. Berlin used the term to describe reading difficulties in children that were not attributed to a lack of intelligence or educational opportunity. Over time, understanding of dyslexia has evolved, recognizing it as a complex neurological condition that affects information processing rather than a reflection of cognitive ability. This has led to a broader acceptance and support for individuals with dyslexia in educational settings, emphasizing tailored teaching methods and resources.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,764, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.