Dyslexic

/dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Having difficulty with reading and spelling due to how the brain processes written words.

Etymology

From Greek 'dys-' (bad, difficult) + 'lexis' (word, speech). Coined in the 1880s to describe a specific reading difficulty that wasn't about intelligence.

Kelly Says

Many dyslexic people, like entrepreneur Richard Branson and actor Tom Cruise, excel in creative fields because their brains process information in unique ways that help with imagination and innovative thinking.

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