dyslexia
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dys·lex·ia
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Definition of dyslexia
: a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
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Other Words from dyslexia
dyslexic
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Examples of dyslexia in a Sentence
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Lopez has dyslexia and has a son with autism, according to Publishers Weekly. — oregonlive.com, "Justice Sonia Sotomayor will visit Portland to present her new picture book about accepting different abilities," 28 Aug. 2019 Neurodiversity is the concept that people with neurological differences, such as autism, dyslexia or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, are simply different, not diseased. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Carlsbad firm tests hiring program for workers with autism," 19 Aug. 2019 Epps reflects on the gift (and curse) of raising four daughters, overcoming childhood dyslexia and the mysterious infinite wisdom of old people. — Chuck Barney, The Mercury News, "TV this week: ‘Apollo 11’ leads pack of moon-landing specials," 23 June 2019 A few months earlier, a MetroHealth pediatrician had diagnosed King with dyslexia. — Leila Atassi, cleveland.com, "Could the Lawrence School be King Korper’s key to overcoming dyslexia?: A Greater Cleveland," 17 July 2019 And help people with dyslexia and others who struggle with reading. — Edward C. Baig, USA TODAY, "Audible will let you 'read' an audiobook while you listen," 15 July 2019 A decade ago, just five states had any laws that mentioned dyslexia. — Time, "How Parents of Dyslexic Kids Took to Their Statehouses and Won," 11 July 2019 The Dallas mother said her son struggles with dyslexia and that students like him need more support rather than the district wasting resources on the charter partnerships. — Dallas News, "Fiery debate on charter school partnership reignites at Dallas ISD board meeting," 27 June 2019 The budget also includes $250,000 to support literacy programming for students with dyslexia and districts across the state are getting an additional $34 million through the school funding formula. — Dan Mcgowan, BostonGlobe.com, "Here’s how Rhode Island schools make out in the state budget. Why does it take so long to build in Providence? Raimondo heads to Philly," 17 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dyslexia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dyslexia
dyslexia
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dyslexia
medical
: a condition in the brain that makes it hard for a person to read, write, and spell
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dyslexia
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dys·lex·ia
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Kids Definition of dyslexia
: a learning disability in which a person usually has a problem in reading, spelling, and writing
dyslexia
noun
dys·lex·ia
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Medical Definition of dyslexia
: a variable often familial learning disability that involves difficulties in acquiring and processing language and that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing