Language disorders, also known as communication disorders, can be defined as an impairment in the ability to use, comprehend, or reproduce language in various forms. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe language disorders, including speech disorders, communication impairments, language delays, and language differences. Speech disorders typically refer to issues with the actual production of sounds, while communication impairments can involve difficulties with both expressive and receptive language skills. Language delays may be used to describe instances where a child's language development is not progressing as expected, while language differences may describe variations in language use depending on cultural or linguistic background.