1. unable to read; affected by alexia (a neurological condition causing loss of the ability to read)
Usage: medical/technical term; often used in clinical or educational contexts

Examples

• The patient became alexic after suffering a stroke that damaged the language centers of the brain.
• Alexic individuals may retain the ability to write or speak despite losing reading comprehension.
• The neurologist diagnosed the condition as alexic dyslexia, a rare form of acquired reading disorder.
• Some alexic patients benefit from alternative communication methods and specialized therapy.