SPEECH DISORDER Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase speech disorder. (close relations)
Definition of SPEECH DISORDER
Best Alternative Words for SPEECH DISORDER
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affliction | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity • a condition of suffering or distress due to ill health • a cause of great suffering and distress | ||||||||
anomaly | nounn | |||||||
noun • deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule • a person who is unusual • (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun) | ||||||||
condition | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state at a particular time • an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else • a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape') • an illness, disease, or other medical problem • (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement • the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition verb • establish a conditioned response • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • put into a better state • apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny | ||||||||
deviation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function • the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances • deviate behavior • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) | ||||||||
disability | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness | ||||||||
disorder | nounn | |||||||
noun • a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning • a condition in which things are not in their expected places • a disturbance of the peace or of public order verb • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed • bring disorder to | ||||||||
dysfunction | nounn | |||||||
noun • (medicine) any disturbance in the functioning of an organ or body part or a disturbance in the functioning of a social group | ||||||||
impairment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the occurrence of a change for the worse • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness • damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality • the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine) | ||||||||
impediment | nounn | |||||||
noun • something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress • any structure that makes progress difficult | ||||||||
defect of speech | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disorder of oral speech | ||||||||
speech defect | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disorder of oral speech |