noun

autism

/ˈɔːtɪzəm/ aut·ism 2 syllables

A pervasive neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, charact…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 6
Starts with A

Definition of Autism

A pervasive neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.

A pervasive neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood and persists throughout the lifespan, characterised by atypical communication, language development, eye contact, and sensory experiences.

How to use Autism

Autism is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include autistic spectrum — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Autism

Antonyms for Autism

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How many syllables does autism have?

Autism has 2 syllables: aut·ism. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is autism?

Autism is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for autism?

Words with similar meanings to autism include autistic spectrum. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use autism in a sentence?

Autism can be used in sentences where a noun describing a pervasive neurological disorder that is observable in early childhood and pers is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as autism?

Autism starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does autism have?

Autism has 6 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.