autism
noun/ˈɔːtɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #4,354 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A developmental condition that affects communication, behavior, and social interaction.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that autism affects how a person communicates and interacts with others.
Synonyms & related words
- asd
- neurodivergence
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