learning disability UK
ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti
learning disabilities
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Definition of learning disability - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
brain developmentUKcondition that affects ability to learn at a typical rateUK
  • His learning disability made reading and writing more challenging.
learning difficulty learning disorder
2.
childrenTECH.UKdisorder causing difficulty in specific learning skillsTECH.UK
  • His learning disability made reading challenging.
dysgraphia dyslexia
3.
school lawTECH.UKlegal classification for special education servicesTECH.UK
  • She was diagnosed with a learning disability and received extra support at school.
intellectual disability
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Expressions with learning

higher learningn.
education at university or college, often with advanced study or research
She pursued higher learning at a top university.
steep learning curven.
process that requires quick learning to succeed
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
seat of learningn.
place known for teaching and scholarship, often with strong reputation
She dreamed of studying at a famed seat of learning.
temple of learningn.
institution where people go to gain knowledge
The library is a temple of learning for many students.
the torch of learningn.
responsibility to spread education and knowledge
Teachers hold the torch of learning in their communities.
language learningn.
the process of acquiring knowledge of a language
She dedicated five years to language learning.

Expressions with disability

disability benefitn.
payment made to those unable to work due to disability
She received disability benefit after her accident..
disability paymentn.
benefit provided by government or insurance for disabled individuals
He applied for disability payment after his accident.
permanent disabilityn.
long-lasting physical or mental loss of ability that is not expected to improve
The accident left him with a permanent disability affecting his legs.
disability allowancen.
money given to people who cannot work because of disability
She receives a disability allowance every month.
disability checkn.
monthly payment for individuals unable to work
She relies on her disability check to pay rent.
cognitive disabilityn.
impairment in intellectual functioning
His cognitive disability requires special education services.
disability claimn.
formal request for financial support because illness or injury prevents working fully
He filed a disability claim after the accident left him unable to work.
intellectual disabilityn.
developmental disorder affecting cognitive abilities
His intellectual disability makes learning new skills challenging.
temporary disabilityn.
short-term loss of ability to work or do usual daily tasks
After surgery, she had a temporary disability and received support from her employer.
disability cardn.
official card proving disability status to access support services or benefits
She showed her disability card to receive a reduced bus fare.

Terms related to learning disability

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ablelearnADHDautismcognitivedisorderdyscalculiadysgraphiadyslexiaimpairmentbarrierchallenge

Terms with learning disability included in their meaning

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dyslexian.
education
learning disability affecting reading and writing skills
ARLDacr.
acr: Age-Related Learning Disability
difficulty learning new things because of getting older
dyscalculian.
education
learning disability affecting mathematical ability
LDacr.
acr: learning disability
condition makes learning harder for some people

Examples of learning disability in a sentence

  • A learning disability doesn't mean a lack of intelligence.
  • A learning disability can affect math skills.
  • Teachers adapted lessons for his learning disability.
  • The teacher identified a learning disability in the student.
  • A learning disability can affect various aspects of education.

View all translations of learning disability

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  1. French:handicap d'apprentissage, trouble des apprentissages, ...
  2. German:Lernbehinderung, Lernstörung, ...
  3. Italian:difficoltà di apprendimento, disturbo dell'apprendimento, ...
  4. Spanish:discapacidad de aprendizaje, trastorno del aprendizaje, ...
  5. Portuguese:transtorno de aprendizagem, problema de aprendizagem, ...
  6. Chinese:学习障碍, 学习障碍症, ...
  7. Japanese:学習障害, 学習困難, ...
  8. Arabic:صُعُوبَةُ تَعَلُّم, اضطراب تَعَلُّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקוּת לְמִידָה, הַפְרָעַת לְמִידָה, ...
  10. Russian:нарушение обучения, учебная инвалидность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:труднощі у навчанні, розлад навчання, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिगम अक्षमता, सीखने का विकार, ...
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