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In order to get at the root of the term learning disabilities, it is necessary to find and define the terms.

Learn is defined as:
1. to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience.
2. to become informed of.
3. to memorize. (2)
Learning is either: coming to understand something; or, memorizing something.

Disability is defined as:
" ... disturbances in function at the level of the person;" (3)
Disability is a permanent condition that forces the person to make changes to his/her lifestyle in order to function in the community.

Therefore, learning disabilities are permanent conditions that prevent a person from gaining an understanding or memorizing something. [Next]