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dyslexia

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Main Entry:
dys·lex·ia 
          Listen to the pronunciation of dyslexia
Pronunciation:
\dis-ˈlek-sē-ə\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin, from dys- + Greek lexis word, speech, from legein to say — more at legend
Date:
circa 1888
: a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
dys·lex·ic 
          Listen to the pronunciation of dyslexic \-sik\ adjective or noun


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