Neurodivergent
//ˌnjʊə.ɹəʊ.daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who is neurodivergent.
"A second input stream, like closed captions, gives neurodivergents at work a better understanding of the context."
Adjective
- 1 Having an atypical neurological configuration.
"Interpreting text can be frustrating for anyone online, but is particularly so for users who are neurodivergent — a wide category that can refer to people with a range of neurological differences including autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia."
Antonyms
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More examples"Let's be neurodivergent together."
Etymology
From neuro- + divergent. Coined by neurodiversity activist Kassiane Asasumasu in 2000.
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