learning disability
noun
Simple meaning
A disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical way.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
lurnihngdihsuhbihlihteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɝnɪŋdɪsəbɪlɪti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner.
Used this way, learning disability is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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