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DYSLECTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dyslectic mean?
• DYSLECTIC (noun)
The noun DYSLECTIC has 1 sense:
1. a person who has dyslexia
Familiarity information: DYSLECTIC used as a noun is very rare.
• DYSLECTIC (adjective)
The adjective DYSLECTIC has 1 sense:
1. having impaired ability to comprehend written words usually associated with a neurologic disorder
Familiarity information: DYSLECTIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A person who has dyslexia
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
dyslectic; dyslexic
Hypernyms ("dyslectic" is a kind of...):
individual; mortal; person; somebody; someone; soul (a human being)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having impaired ability to comprehend written words usually associated with a neurologic disorder
Synonyms:
dyslectic; dyslexic
Similar:
impaired (diminished in strength, quality, or utility)
Derivation:
dyslexia (impaired ability to learn to read)
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