AUTISM - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
(psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
Categories: Syndrome
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "autism" comes from Ancient Greek αὐτός, which was borrowed from German Autismus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Many Greek words entered English through Latin translations during the Renaissance.