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/dɪsˈlɛksi.ə/ · dys·lex·i·a
noun
  1. A learning disability characterized by reading and writing difficulties. The student was diagnosed with dyslexia and received special assistance to help her with her reading assignments.

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Did you know? Dyslexia is often misunderstood as a sign of low intelligence, but in reality, many successful and intelligent individuals have dyslexia, including famous entrepreneurs, artists, and scientists. The term 'dyslexia' was first coined by German physician Rudolf Berlin in 1887.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026