au·tis·tic
ȯ-ˈti-stik 
: of, relating to, or marked by autism or autism spectrum disorder
autistic behavior
autistic children
Examples of autistic in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, studies have consistently shown that parental age at conception can play a role, with older parents being more likely to have autistic children.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Diagnosed autistic at age 3, DesRoches has defied expectations to build a fast-rising acting career.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for autistic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
His twin sister, Danielle, who is also autistic, was bullied by classmates and became suicidal.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
For example, studies have consistently shown that parental age at conception can play a role, with older parents being more likely to have autistic children.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Phothong is non-verbal autistic and considered at risk, according to the Sacramento Police Department.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Diagnosed autistic at age 3, DesRoches has defied expectations to build a fast-rising acting career.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for autistic
Cite this Entry
“Autistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autistic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
autistic
1 of 2 adjective
au·tis·tic
ȯ-ˈtis-tik
: of, relating to, or marked by autism or autism spectrum disorder
the autistic community
autistic children
autistic
2 of 2 noun
: a person with autism or autism spectrum disorder
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share