Dyslexic Meaning in English
word
dɪˈsɫɛksɪk
diss-LEK-sik
dɪslˈɛksɪk
diss-LEK-sik
Definition
A person who has dyslexia, a condition that makes it difficult to read, spell, or write, even though intelligence is normal.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both an adjective ('dyslexic child') and a noun ('a dyslexic'). It is non-offensive but sensitive; it's best used factually, not as a label. Common collocations: 'dyslexic students', 'diagnosed as dyslexic'.
Spanish: disléxicoPortuguese (BR): disléxicoPortuguese (PT): disléxicoChinese (Simplified): 有阅读障碍的Chinese (Traditional): 有閱讀障礙的Hindi: डिस्लेक्सिकArabic: مصاب بعسر القراءةBengali: ডিসলেক্সিক - পাঠদোষগ্রস্ত ব্যক্তিRussian: дислексикJapanese: ディスレクシアの人Vietnamese: người mắc chứng khó đọcKorean: 난독증이 있는 사람Turkish: disleksikUrdu: ڈسلیکسیا کا شکار فردIndonesian: disleksia - penderita disleksia
Example Sentences
He is dyslexic and needs extra help with reading.
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My cousin is dyslexic but very smart.
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A dyslexic child may find spelling tests difficult.
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Many famous people are dyslexic and still achieve great things.
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Don’t underestimate someone just because they’re dyslexic.
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Even though he’s dyslexic, he loves reading stories out loud.
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