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Meaning of low-functioning | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Functioning or operating at a low level.
  2. Of a person with a developmental or intellectual disability or mental illness, unable to function in society; greatly affected by a disability or illness.
  3. Of a person with autism, exhibiting relatively low cognitive function.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

low-grade low-growing low-hanging low-hearted low-heeled low-impact

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