communication disorder

noun

Any disorder that affects an individual's ability to comprehend, detect, or apply language and speech to engage in dialogue effectively with others.

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Meanings

nouncommunication disorder (countable and uncountable, plural communication disorders)

plural communication disorders

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesAny disorder that affects an individual's ability to comprehend, detect, or apply language and speech to engage in dialogue effectively with others.
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APA

communication disorder. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/communication%20disorder

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“communication disorder.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/communication%20disorder. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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