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語源

From autism +‎ -istic or +‎ -ic. First attested in 1913. The modern clinical sense is first used in 1943 by Leo Kanner.

発音

• (Received 発音) IPA^(key): /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/
• 韻: -ɪstɪk

形容詞

autistic (comparative more autistic, superlative most autistic)

1. Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

   Synonym: on the spectrum

2. (now derogatory, offensive, slang, かつ medically 廃れた用法) Socially inept, self-absorbed, or stupid.
3. (Internet slang, 4chan, offensive or self-deprecatory) Characterized by abnormal and unhealthy focus or persistence, and unhealthy hatred of opposition or criticism.

   Imagine being this autistic over a fictional character!

4. (slang, derogatory, offensive) Lame, uncool, stupid, retarded

派生語

名詞

autistic (複数形 autistics)

1. A person who has autism.
   • 2006, Alan Griswold, Autistic Symphony:

     If our definition of empathy were to require we take the human cognitive norm (overwhelmingly influenced by neurotypical cognition) as the absolute standard by which to measure empathy, then indeed we would have to conclude autistics do not instinctively possess a good sense of empathy.

   • 2022, Matthew Bennett, Emma Goodall, Autism and COVID-19:

     After reading this book, medical professionals should be able to develop an understanding of some of the challenges that autistics are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

同意語

• autist

下位語

• idiot savant (potentially offensive)

関連する語

• autistic spectrum
• autistic spectrum disorder (ASD)