dyslexic
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- noun
- /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/
- Specialized
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disléxico
- What are the best ways for the dyslexic child to develop fluency?
Clear that there are more dyslexics among artists, architects, etcetera.
- Clear that there are more dyslexics among artists, architects, etcetera.
- Happily, this is an area that dyslexics typically master.
- So those to me are kind of your real dyslexics when they have that.
Examples
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Many dyslexic individuals find creative ways to excel in areas outside of reading.
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It is often said that behind every successful dyslexic is an invested and persistent mother (or parent).
Blog text (20) -
Think about how hard it is for a dyslexic child to read.
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So why would you give a dyslexic loads of files to put away and then expect to find them when you want them?
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Happily, this is an area that dyslexics typically master.
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Most of the research on dyslexia suggests that the primary deficit facing the dyslexic is in the phonemic route.
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The visual, spatial, conceptual, and intuitive mind of the dyslexic will benefit.
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The teacher provided extra support for the dyslexic student to help him understand the lessons.
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Understanding the challenges faced by a dyslexic person can lead to better educational strategies.
Synonyms
A person who has trouble reading and understanding written words
How Severe
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
dyslexic = dyslexic (opaque) = dys + lex + ic
The noun use is a normal conversion of the adjective 'dyslexic' to mean a person with that condition.
Etymology
A dyslexic comes from Greek parts dys- meaning 'difficult' and lexis meaning 'word' or 'speech', the same root as lexicon 'book of words'. So a dyslexic is a person who has difficulty with words and reading.