disabled

Meanings

• adjective

  Un able to use or function properly.

  - "The car was disabled due to a flat tire."
  - "He was disabled after the accident."
  - "Many people with disabilities require special accommodations."

• Prevented from acting or operating.

  - "The computer was disabled due to a virus."
  - "The account was disabled due to suspicious activity."
  - "The law disables certain actions."

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Antonyms

enable , enabled

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Synonyms

deactivate , non-standard , unable , incapacitated , indisposed , invalid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disabled
able , table , stable , grable , noble , nobleable , double , mumble

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Variants

List of all variants of disabled that leads to same result
disabled , disable , disablement , disablements , disables , disabling , disabled list , disabled lists , intellectually disabled , the intellectually disabled , the disabled , developmental disabilities , developmental disability , developmentally disabled , 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 desabilier 'to make powerless', from des- 'off' + abilier 'to make able'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Approximately 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability.

2. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990.

3. The Paralympic Games were first held in 1960 in Rome, Italy.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

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

2. Disability Rights: The legal and social protections afforded to individuals with disabilities.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'disabled' refers to individuals with physical or mental impairments that may hinder their ability to perform certain tasks or functions. Historically, people with disabilities have faced discrimination and marginalization, but there have been significant efforts to promote inclusion and accessibility. In literature, there are many works that explore the experiences of people with disabilities, such as 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck and 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' by Jean-Dominique Bauby.

How to Memorize "disabled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in a wheelchair.
   - Visualize someone with a hearing aid.
   - Consider a person with a visual impairment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disabled' with the word 'challenged'.
   - Think of the word 'adaptable' when you see 'disabled'.
   - Remember that people with disabilities have unique abilities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - DIsAbLe People Are Unique

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