reading-impaired
|read-ing-im-paired|
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/ˈriːdɪŋ ɪmˈpɛrd/
🇬🇧
/ˈriːdɪŋ ɪmˈpeəd/
difficulty in reading
Etymology
'reading-impaired' originates from the combination of 'reading' and 'impaired', where 'reading' refers to the act of interpreting written language, and 'impaired' means weakened or damaged.
The term 'reading-impaired' evolved from the need to describe individuals with difficulties in reading, combining the existing words 'reading' and 'impaired'.
Initially, it meant 'having difficulty in reading', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having difficulty or inability in reading due to a disability or impairment.
The reading-impaired student received additional support in class.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 05:33