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autistic

[ aw-tis-tik ]

adjective

  1. relating to or having autism spectrum disorder:

    The researchers are compiling advice on supporting wellness in autistic adults.

    She and her son are both autistic.

    We are a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community.



noun

  1. Also au·tist []. a person with autism spectrum disorder:

    It's just an opinion, but it's based on my own experience and conversations with fellow autistics.

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Other Words From

  • au·tis·ti·cal·ly adverb
  • un·au·tis·tic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of autistic1

First recorded in 1942; aut(ism) ( def ) + -istic ( def )

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