ortofrenico

orthopaedagogical

adjective or-toh-FREH-nee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek orthos ('straight') + phren ('mind').

Also means

relating to remedial education

Usage Note

Ortofrenico is an older Italian term for educational or therapeutic approaches designed for children with intellectual disabilities; it is associated with Maria Montessori, who ran an ortofrenico school. Modern usage prefers disabilità intellettiva and the term is largely archaic outside historical contexts.

Examples

"Il metodo ortofrenico fu sviluppato da Montessori."

Natural Translation

The orthopaedagogical method was developed by Montessori.

Literal Translation

The method orthopaedagogical was developed by Montessori.

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