"dyslexia" meaning in English

See dyslexia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /dɪsˈlɛk.si.ə/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dyslexia.wav [UK] Forms: dyslexia [singular], – [plural]
enPR: dĭs-lĕkʹsē-ə [US] Head templates: {{noun4}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Dyslexia is a learning problem that makes it difficult to read. This may cause difficulties in writing also.
    Sense id: simple-dyslexia-en-noun-aA~dix8L Categories (other): Pathology
  2. He is not able to do well in school because he has dyslexia.
    Sense id: simple-dyslexia-en-noun-p86Cg5yp
     
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