"neurodivergence" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: neuro- + divergence. Coined by Kassiane Asasumasu. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neuro|divergence}} neuro- + divergence, {{coinage|en|Kassiane Asasumasu|nobycat=y|w=-}} Coined by Kassiane Asasumasu Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} neurodivergence (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being neurodivergent. Tags: uncountable Related terms: neurodiversity
    Sense id: en-neurodivergence-en-noun-Vg2~J21f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with neuro-

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