Autism
/ˈɔːtɪzəm/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Autism
noun
- 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.
- (now medically obsolete) A diagnosis involving a pathological tendency to engage in self-centered fantasy thinking, historically considered a symptom of insanity and/or schizophrenia.
- (4chan) Abnormal and unhealthy focus or persistence, and unhealthy hatred of opposition or criticism.
Anagrams of Autism
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
u1
t1
i1
s1
m3
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Autism
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Autism"
Autism is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Autism" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "autism" is a low-scoring word.