dyslexic
adjective/dɪsˈlɛksɪk/
Frequency rank: #16,807 most common English word
Meaning
Having dyslexia; relating to a reading disorder that causes difficulty processing written language.
Example sentence
Her teacher noticed she was dyslexic and arranged extra reading support for her.
Synonyms & related words
- learning-disabled
- impaired
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