dyslexia
|dys-lex-i-a|
B2
/dɪsˈlɛksiə/
reading difficulty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dyslexia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult' and 'lexis' meaning 'word' or 'speech'.
Historical Evolution
'dyslexia' was coined in the late 19th century from the Greek words 'dys-' and 'lexis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any difficulty with language, but now it specifically refers to a reading disorder.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.
Children with dyslexia often struggle with reading and writing.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41