neurodifference
The difference constituted by having a brain that processes, learns, or behaves…The difference (variation) constituted by having a brain that processes, learns, or behaves differently from what is societally considered typical.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The difference (variation) constituted by having a brain that processes, learns, or behaves differently from what is societally considered typical.
Near-synonyms: neurodivergence, neurodiversity (connotatively different but denotatively the same)
Having autism is merely one form of neurodifference; being gifted and talented is another form of neurodifference.
(countable)Any particular facet or instance of such differentness.
The researchers sought some way to classify and quantify these neurodifferences.
Origin
From neuro- + difference. Coined as a connotatively neutral name for neurodivergence.From neuro- + difference. Coined as a connotatively neutral name for neurodivergence.
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Forms
plural: neurodifferences| Singular | neurodifference |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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