English Explanatory Dictionary

high-functioning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Functioning or operating at a high level.
  2. Of a person with a developmental or intellectual disability or mental illness, able to function in society; not greatly affected by a disability or illness.
  3. Of a person with autism, exhibiting relatively high cognitive function.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

high-functioning more high-functioning higher-functioning most high-functioning highest-functioning high functioning

Etymology

From high + functioning.

Derived words

high-functioning autism
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