dyslectic
- noun
- /dɪsˈlɛktɪk/
- Specialized
- As a dyslectic, he faced many challenges in school but never gave up.
Examples
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Many dyslectics benefit from specialized tutoring.
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As a dyslectic, she often found it hard to keep up with her classmates during reading lessons.
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Educational specialists are trained to assist dyslectic children with reading strategies.
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The conference will cover the latest research on how technology can help dyslectic students.
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A dyslectic person may struggle with reading.
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Many dyslectic individuals require tailored support to enhance their reading skills.
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A dyslectic child might need extra time on reading assignments to fully understand the material.
Synonyms
A person who has difficulty learning to read and spell because letters and words look mixed up
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Etymology
Dyslectic comes from two Greek parts: dys- 'difficult' (as in dysfunctional) and lexis 'word'. So, a dyslectic person is someone who has difficulty with words and reading.