disabled

noun

(nonstandard) One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

adjective

Having a disability.

Made incapable of use or action.

(law) Legally disqualified.

Roots

disdis- · Latin · apart, not habilis-abil · Latin · able

Synonyms for disabled

handicappedadj crippledadj incapacitatedadj impairedadj maimedadj paralyzedadj inoperativeadj

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Where does disabled come from?

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