# ADHD

Pronunciation: say "ay-dee-aych-DEE" /ˌeɪ di ˌeɪt͡ʃ ˈdi/

## Noun

1. Initialism of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. — Initialism of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
   - Simple: Initialism of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Use this short form in place of the full name.
   - _The clinic specializes in diagnosing ADHD in adults who were overlooked as children._
   - _Medication and structured routines helped him manage his ADHD throughout college._

## Adjective

2. Of or relating to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or characteristic of the behaviors associated with the condition. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: Relating to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or showing behavior that is typical of the condition.
   - _His ADHD tendencies tend to surface whenever a long project drags on without clear deadlines._
   - _She laughed and called her scattered, last-minute planning style very ADHD._

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