n.
Pronunciation: dis- ' lek-s ē - ə
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from dys- + Greek lexis word, speech, from legein to say ― more at LEGEND
Date: circa 1888
: a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
– dys · lex · ic \ -sik \ adjective or noun