disability

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "He has a disability that makes it difficult for him to walk."
  - "The school is required by law to provide accommodations for students with disabilities."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/
   
   
   
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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 disability
ability , purity , reality , finality , profundity

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Variants

List of all variants of disability 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.

Derived from the Latin word 'dis' meaning 'apart' or 'asunder' and 'abilis' meaning 'capable'. Disability signifies a condition that makes a person incapable of doing something.

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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 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, making it illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities in employment, education, and public accommodations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Handicap: A term that was once used interchangeably with disability but is now considered outdated and offensive by some. It is often replaced by the term disability or persons with disabilities.

2. Accessibility: The design and implementation of environments, technologies, and services that enable people with disabilities to access and participate in various aspects of society.

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Culture

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Disability is a complex and multifaceted issue that intersects with various aspects of culture, history, and society. It has been the subject of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For example, the disability rights movement has advocated for greater inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities, challenging societal attitudes and stereotypes.

How to Memorize "disability"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone in a wheelchair, unable to walk.
   - Visualize someone with a hearing aid, unable to hear properly.
   - Think about someone with a visual impairment, unable to see clearly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word disability with the word 'challenge'.
   - Remember that disability is a natural part of human diversity.
   - Associate the word disability with the word 'ability' to remind yourself of the potential and strengths of people with disabilities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DIVERSITY to remember that Disability is just one aspect of human diversity.
   - Use the phrase 'Disability is a difference, not a deficiency' to help remember the positive aspects of disability.

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