Dyslexic (adjective)

Relating to or affected by dyslexia, a condition characterized by difficulty in reading, often caused by a difficulty in recognizing words.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from dys- (a variant of dis-) "difficult" + -lexic from greek lexis "word".

Examples:

1. The student was dyslexic and had difficulty reading.
2. The school had a program for dyslexic students.
3. Dyslexic individuals often have difficulty with phonological processing.
4. Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects the ability to read.
5. The dyslexic child was given extra time to take the test.