learning disability

[ lur-ning dis-uh-bil-i-tee ]
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noun
  1. Also called specific learning disability . a disorder, such as dyslexia, characterized by difficulty in one specific cognitive area, including understanding or using spoken or written language, understanding or using numbers and mathematical concepts, coordinating movements, or directing attention.

  2. Chiefly British. intellectual disability.

Origin of learning disability

1
First recorded in 1955–60

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Scientific definitions for learning disability

learning disability

[ lûrnĭng ]


  1. Any of various disabilities of the basic cognitive and psychological processes involved in using language or performing mathematical calculations. Learning disabilities are not caused by low intelligence, emotional disturbance, or physical impairment (as of hearing). Dyslexia is a common learning disability.

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