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disabilitya physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/

Korean meaning: 신체적 또는 정신적 장애

Korean pronunciation: 디서**빌**러티

Example Sentences

  • His superhero power was turning his disability into his greatest ability - he could park anywhere!
  • The new building design ensures accessibility for people with disabilities.
  • She refused to let her disability define her limitations.

disability

NOUN

//ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti//

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

disability concept
💡 Concept

His disability doesn't stop him from winning the wheelchair race.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootabil
Suffix--ity

Origin

라틴어 'dis-(부정)'와 'habilis(능력 있는)'에서 유래하여, '능력이 없는 상태'를 의미하게 되었습니다. 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 현재의 형태로 발전했죠.

🎵Rhyme

abilitystabilitymobilityfacility
ability
stability
mobility
facility

🔗Collocations

physical disability
learning disability
disability benefits
severe disability
overcome a disability
temporary disability

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His superhero power was turning his disability into his greatest ability - he could park anywhere!

The new building design ensures accessibility for people with disabilities.

She refused to let her disability define her limitations.

The app was designed to help people with visual disabilities navigate the city.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

impairmenthandicapincapacitylimitation

Antonyms

abilitycapabilitycapacity

Related

accessibleinclusiverehabilitationaccommodation

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