disabled
Pronunciation:
[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]verb
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To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
(chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
Example: Falling off the horse disabled him.
To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
Example: The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.
noun
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One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
adjective
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Made incapable of use or action.
Having a disability.
Legally disqualified.