Neurotypical
//ˌnjʊə.ɹəʊˈtɪ.pɪ.kəl// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who is neurotypical.
"Well, let's face it, neurotypicals don't have the same focus you or I have. They always get distracted, by marriage, kids, competitive cooking shows."
Adjective
- 1 Having a typical way of processing sensory, linguistic, and social information.
"Nancy, a high school student, saw herself as being helpful when she told Maureen, a neurotypical peer, that the horizontal lines on her shirt made her look fat."
Synonyms
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More examples"Just because you aren't neurotypical, doesn't mean you get a pass on politeness."
Etymology
From neuro- + typical.
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