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Synonyms of neurodivergent

7 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for neurodivergent is neurodiverse. Other synonyms of neurodivergent are neuroatypical and neurodifferent. The opposite of neurodivergent is neurotypical.

Synonyms and similar words for neurodivergent

adjectiveHaving an atypical neurological configuration.

  • aneurotypicalSynonym of neuroatypical.
  • ND
  • neuroatypicalHaving an atypical neurological configuration.
  • neurodifferentHaving a brain that processes, learns, or behaves differently from what is societally considered typical.
  • neurodistinctHaving a brain that processes, learns, or behaves differently from what is societally considered typical (neurotypical).
  • neurodiverseOf a person: exhibiting neurodiversity; varying in mental configuration from others, especially being on the autism...
  • neurospicyNeurodivergent.

Opposite of neurodivergent

adjectiveHaving an atypical neurological configuration.

  • neurotypicalHaving a typical way of processing sensory, linguistic, and social information.

Meaning of neurodivergent

  1. adjective Having an atypical neurological configuration.
  2. noun One who is neurodivergent.

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Questions about synonyms of neurodivergent

What is another word for neurodivergent?
Neurodivergent has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as neurodiverse, neuroatypical and neurodifferent.
What is the opposite of neurodivergent?
The opposite of neurodivergent is neurotypical.
What does neurodivergent mean?
Neurodivergent means having an atypical neurological configuration.

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