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SPEECH DISORDER Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase speech disorder. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase speech disorder. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For SPEECH DISORDER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for speech disorder, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
disorder upset

Alternatives for AFFLICTION

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