Dyslexia

Luis Rivas 

Definition

Noun 

a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing. 

Adjective or noun 

dyslexic 

“Dyslexia Definition & Meaning.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dyslexia. Accessed 19 Feb. 2024.

Pronunciation

IPA dis-ˈlek-sē-ə/ dis-ˈlek-sik

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Sample Sentences

"Diagnosed with dyslexia. Probably with ADHD, too." Pg. 88 

His other two children Zoe and Max would both later be diagnosed with dyslexia as well. - Merriam-Webster 

Images

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Etymology

dys- from Greek dys + leg- from Proto- Indo-European + -ia from Latin and Greek 

“Dyslexia (n.).” Etymology, www.etymonline.com/word/dyslexia. Accessed 19 Feb. 2024.

Translations

诵读困难 Chinese 

dislexia Spanish

Dyslexie German