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Meaning of neurodivergence in English:

neurodivergence

noun

mass noun

  • Divergence in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal (frequently used with reference to autistic spectrum disorders)

    • ‘leaders do not always have a practical understanding of how to integrate neurodivergence into the workplace’

Pronunciation

neurodivergence

/ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)dʌɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)ns/ /ˌnjʊərə(ʊ)dɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)ns/

Origin

Early 21st century from neuro- + divergence.