twice-exceptional

See also: twice exceptional

English

Alternative forms

• twice exceptional

Adjective

twice-exceptional (not comparable)

1. (education, psychology) Being a gifted student with some form of disability (dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder etc.), thus considered exceptional both because of one's giftedness and special needs.

   Synonyms: dual-exceptional, (abbreviation) 2e

Derived terms

• twice-exceptionality