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autism spectrum disorder

au·tism spec·trum dis·or·der
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-tiz-uh m spek-truh m dis-awr-der]
    • /ˈɔ tɪz əm ˈspɛk trəm dɪsˈɔr dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [aw-tiz-uh m spek-truh m dis-awr-der]
    • /ˈɔ tɪz əm ˈspɛk trəm dɪsˈɔr dər/

Definitions of autism spectrum disorder words

  • noun autism spectrum disorder any of various disorders, as autism and Asperger syndrome, commonly manifesting in early childhood and characterized by impaired social or communication skills, repetitive behaviors, or a restricted range of interests. 1
  • noun autism spectrum disorder (psychology, pathology) A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity. 0
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Origin of autism spectrum disorder

First appearance:

before 1990
One of the 1% newest English words
First recorded in 1990-95

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Parts of speech for Autism spectrum disorder

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autism spectrum disorder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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