Meaning & Definition of word "Disabled"

Disabled

/dɪsˈeɪ.bəld/

1. To make something unable to operate or function.
- Example: The technician disabled the alarm system for maintenance.

1. Having a physical or mental condition that limits or impairs normal functioning.
- Example: The building was equipped with ramps to accommodate disabled individuals.
2. Inoperative or not functional.
- Example: The computer was disabled due to a virus.
3. Having a disability, especially in terms of social or environmental barriers.
- Example: Many disabled people face challenges in the workplace.

●From the word 'disable', which derives from the Late Latin 'dishabilitare' meaning to make unfit.

differently abled:

A term used to describe someone with disabilities in a more positive light.

special needs:

Referring to individuals who require additional assistance due to disabilities.

person with a disability:

A respectful way to refer to someone who has a disability.

accessibility:

The quality of being able to be reached or entered.

impairment:

A loss of normal function or ability.

adaptation:

The process of adjusting to new conditions.

Meaning: Crippled

● Example Sentence: He feels like he's crippled by his condition.

Meaning: Gimp

● Example Sentence: No one expects a gimp to run a marathon.