Autism

/ˈɔːtɪzəm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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.

noun

The range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders, generally held to include autistic disorder, Asperger syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Also includes childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome.

Anagrams of Autism

Words You Can Make

47 words can be made from the letters in "autism":

5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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3-LETTER WORDS

aim ais ait ami amu ism its mas mat mis mus mut sat sau sim+9 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "autism" and rearranging:

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

autistic spectrum

Rhyming Words

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