dyslexic

/dɪsˈlɛksɪk/

adjectivenoundys · lex · ic

Think: **dys** = “difficulty” + **lex** = “words” + **-ic** = “related to” → **dys-lex-ic** = difficulty with words.

Yes, it's dyslexic. Keep the middle as **lex** (like “lexicon,” meaning words): **dys + lex + ic**.

Definitions

  1. adjectiveHaving dyslexia; experiencing difficulty with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and spelling.
  2. nounA person who has dyslexia.

Examples

  • “The teacher provided extra time on tests for students who are dyslexic.”
  • “He is dyslexic, so audiobooks and text-to-speech tools help him learn.”
  • “The article explained how a dyslexic reader may mix up letters or struggle with spelling.”

Synonyms

dyslexia-affectedreading-disabledlearning-disabledneurodivergentlanguage-based learning disabled

Antonyms

non-dyslexic

Translations

ES disléxicoPT disléxicoFR dyslexique

Common misspellings

dislexicdysleksicdyslexikdyslecsicdyslexickdyslexisdyslexicdyslexic

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