dyslexic
dyslexic — adjective
- dyslexicpositive
- more dyslexiccomparative
- most dyslexicsuperlative
1. having a specific learning difficulty that makes it unusually hard to read, writ
having a specific learning difficulty that makes it unusually hard to read, write, and spell words correctly, even though intelligence and teaching are normal.
Wei struggled with reading in primary school, and a specialist suggested he might be dyslexic.
be dyslexic (predicative)
The school bought text-to-speech software for its dyslexic students to use during exams.
dyslexic + noun (attributive)
Although Fatima is dyslexic, she became a best-selling novelist by recording her ideas aloud first.
Teachers who work with dyslexic children often use coloured overlays and large-print materials.
Oliver was diagnosed as dyslexic at age eight and received extra reading support.
- learning-disabled
broader term covering many conditions, not specific to reading and spelling
文法句型
be dyslexic
dyslexic + noun
用法筆記
Often used predicatively (be dyslexic) or attributively (dyslexic students). The noun phrase 'person with dyslexia' is preferred by some speakers, but 'dyslexic' as an adjective is widely accepted.
常見錯誤
dyslexic — noun
1. an individual with a learning condition that affects their ability to read, writ
an individual with a learning condition that affects their ability to read, write, and spell accurately.
As a dyslexic, Sofia found that yellow paper made it easier to read her textbooks.
a dyslexic (countable, singular)
The university set up a peer-mentoring programme for dyslexics to share study tips.
dyslexics (plural)
Hassan, a dyslexic, learned to spell by typing on a keyboard with large, colour-coded letters.
Many dyslexics develop strong memory and problem-solving skills because they learn differently.
The article profiled three successful dyslexics who now run their own technology companies.
- person with dyslexia
people-first language; preferred by some communities
- person with a learning disability
broader; includes other conditions besides dyslexia
文法句型
a dyslexic
dyslexics (plural)
用法筆記
Some people prefer 'person with dyslexia' over 'dyslexic' because it puts the person before the condition. When in doubt, check the preference of the individual or group being described.