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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

at·ten·tion def·i·cit hy·per·ac·tiv·i·ty dis·or·der
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun uh-ten-shuh n def-uh-sit hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee dis-awr-der]
    • /noun əˈtɛn ʃən ˈdɛf ə sɪt ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti dɪsˈɔr dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun uh-ten-shuh n def-uh-sit hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee dis-awr-der]
    • /noun əˈtɛn ʃən ˈdɛf ə sɪt ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti dɪsˈɔr dər/

Definitions of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder words

  • uncountable noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition where people, especially children, are extremely active and unable to concentrate on anything for very long, with the result that they find it difficult to learn and often behave in inappropriate ways. The abbreviation ADHD is often used. 3
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a form of attention deficit disorder in which hyperactivity is a prominent symptom 3
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a mental disorder, assessed on the basis of behavior appropriate to a given mental age, characterized by inability to concentrate, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, etc. 3
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a condition, usually in children, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. 1
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (neurology, pathology) A developmental disorder in which a person has a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. 0
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Origin of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

First appearance:

before 1985
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1985-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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