English Explanatory Dictionary

low-functioning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Functioning or operating at a low level.
  2. Of a person with a developmental or intellectual disability or mental illness, unable to function in society; greatly affected by a disability or illness.
  3. Of a person with autism, exhibiting relatively low cognitive function.

Word forms

low-functioning more low-functioning lower-functioning most low-functioning lowest-functioning

Etymology

From low + functioning.

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