autist

au·tism

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈɔ tɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈɔ tɪz əm/

Definitions of autist word

noun autist an autistic person 3
noun autist Psychiatry. a pervasive developmental disorder of children, characterized by impaired communication, excessive rigidity, and emotional detachment: now considered one of the autism spectrum disorders. 1
noun autist a tendency to view life in terms of one's own needs and desires. 1
noun autist An autistic person. 1

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Origin of autist

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; aut- + -ism

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Parts of speech for Autist

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autist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for autist

noun autist

solitary — alone; without companions; unattended: a solitary passer-by.
loner — a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others: He was always a loner—no one knew him well.
narcissist — a person who is overly self-involved, and often vain and selfish.
wallflower — a person who, because of shyness, unpopularity, or lack of a partner, remains at the side at a party or dance.
brooder — an enclosure or other structure, usually heated, used for rearing young chickens or other fowl

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