low-functioning
low-functioning · more low-functioning · most low-functioning
Functioning or operating at a low levelFunctioning or operating at a low level.
Meaning
3 sensesFunctioning or operating at a low level.
Of a person with a developmental or intellectual disability or mental illness, unable to function in society; greatly affected by a disability or illness.
Of a person with autism, exhibiting relatively low cognitive function.
Origin
From low + functioning.From low + functioning.
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Forms
more low-functioning/lower-functioning, most low-functioning/lowest-functioning| Comparative | more low-functioning / lower-functioning Lesson |
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| Superlative | most low-functioning / lowest-functioning Lesson |
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Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form