disabilities

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being unable to perform certain functions or activities due to physical or mental impairments.

  - "People with disabilities face many challenges in accessing education."
  - "The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination."

• noun

  A condition or situation that makes it difficult or impossible to do something.

  - "Technology can help overcome various disabilities and improve accessibility."
  - "The disability rights movement advocates for equal opportunities and accessibility for people with disabilities."

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Antonyms

ability , capacity , competence , competency , potence , potential , qualification , strength

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Synonyms

disqualification , impotence , inability , incapacity , incompetence , incompetency , weakness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disabilities
abilities , capabilities , possibilities

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Variants

List of all variants of disabilities that leads to same result
disabilities , disability , developmental disabilities , developmental disability , developmentally disabled , intellectual disabilities , intellectual disability , learning difference , learning disabilities , learning disability , learning disabled

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'desabiliter', meaning 'to make powerless'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 15% of the world population, or over 1 billion people, live with some form of disability.

2. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated on December 3 each year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Accessibility: The degree to which a product, service, or environment is accessible to people with disabilities.

2. Adaptation: The process of modifying or adjusting an environment, product, or service to make it accessible or usable for people with disabilities.

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Culture

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Disabilities have been a significant part of human history and culture, with various depictions and representations in literature, art, and media. People with disabilities have faced discrimination and marginalization throughout history, but there have also been movements and advancements to promote inclusion and accessibility.

How to Memorize "disabilities"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize people with various types of disabilities, such as physical, sensory, or intellectual, and how they might navigate the world around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disabilities' with the idea of challenges or obstacles, and remember that it refers to individuals who face these challenges.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'DIAS' to remember the meaning of 'disabilities': D for 'difficulties', I for 'impairments', A for 'abilities', and S for 'support'.

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