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lowest-functioning

lowest-functioning is the superlative form of low-functioning.

Meaning of low-functioning

Adjective

low-functioning (comparative more low-functioning or lower-functioning, superlative most low-functioning or lowest-functioning)

  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.

Questions about lowest-functioning

What is lowest-functioning the superlative form of?
Lowest-functioning is the superlative form of low-functioning.

Words near lowest-functioning in the dictionary

  1. lowest-cost
  2. lowest-density
  3. lowest-emission
  4. lowest-end
  5. lowest-fat
  6. lowest-functioning
  7. lowest-grade
  8. lowest-growing
  9. lowest-heeled
  10. lowest-income
  11. lowest-IQ

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