autistic
ɔːˈtɪstɪk
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Definition of autistic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
healthcareTECH.connected to, or marked by, an autism spectrum conditionTECH.
  • The clinician described autistic traits that affected social communication.
2.
behaviorSlangUSsocially inept or self-absorbed in a derogatory waySlangUS
  • His behavior was unfairly labeled as autistic.
self-absorbed
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Expressions with autistic

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thinking focused on internal thoughts, not external reality
Autistic thinking often involves deep internal focus and imagination.
neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social and communication challenges
He was diagnosed with autistic disorder at the age of four..
range of neurodevelopmental conditions with social and communication challenges
Many children are diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.
range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by social and communication challenges
He was diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder at age five..
person with autism who has extraordinary skills in a specific area
The autistic savant could calculate complex equations faster than a calculator..
person who has autism or is on the autism spectrum
The autistic person spoke at the conference about disability rights.

Origin of autistic

Greek, autos (self) + -ismos (condition)

Terms with autistic included in their meaning

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film
1988 movie about an autistic savant
autism
autistic response to stress becoming unresponsive
autism
topic of passion for an autistic person
therapy
therapeutic playtime for autistic children to develop skills

Examples of autistic in a sentence

  • Her autistic brother finds comfort in predictable routines and clear schedules.
  • The comment section was filled with autistic remarks.
  • His autistic tendencies made social gatherings challenging.

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  1. French:autiste, autistique, ...
  2. German:autistisch, ...
  3. Italian:autistico, asociale, ...
  4. Spanish:autista, ...
  5. Portuguese:autista, ...
  6. Chinese:自闭症的, 自闭的, ...
  7. Japanese:自閉スペクトラム症の, 社会的に不器用な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَوَحُّدِيّ, مُنْغَلِق عَلى ذاتِه, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹטִיסְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:аутистический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аутистичний, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑटिस्टिक, स्वयंमग्न, ...

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