disabled — having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈeɪbld/
Example Sentences
- My laptop is disabled after I spilled coffee on it - now it's as useful as a chocolate teapot!
- The company provides excellent support for disabled employees.
- I accidentally disabled Wi-Fi on my phone and spent an hour wondering why the internet hated me.
disabled
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsˈeɪbld/]
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
The disabled veteran races up the ramp in his wheelchair, cheered by the whole crowd.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'dis-' (meaning 'not' or 'opposite of') combined with 'able', which comes from Latin 'habilis' meaning 'fit' or 'suitable'. The word emerged in English around the 15th century.
Breakdown
dis- (not, opposite of) + able (able, capable, from Latin habilis) + -ed (adjective/past participle suffix) = disabled
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📝Examples
“My laptop is disabled after I spilled coffee on it - now it's as useful as a chocolate teapot!”
“The company provides excellent support for disabled employees.”
“I accidentally disabled Wi-Fi on my phone and spent an hour wondering why the internet hated me.”
“The new building features disabled-friendly facilities throughout.”
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