handicapped

Meanings

• noun

  A person with a disability, especially one that prevents them from doing certain activities or using their body properly.

  - "Despite being handicapped, he managed to climb the mountain."
  - "The handicapped parking space was taken, so I had to park further away."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with handicapped
capable , hapless , uncapable

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Variants

List of all variants of handicapped that leads to same result
handicapped , handicap , handicapping , handicaps , multi-handicapped , multihandicapped

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'handicope,' meaning 'inept or clumsy.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'handicap' was originally used in horse racing to denote a disadvantage given to a less skilled or less favored horse.

2. Handicap sports, such as wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball, have been part of the Paralympic Games since 1960.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disability: A condition that impairs or limits a person's ability to perform certain activities or functions.

2. Accessibility: The degree to which an environment, object, or service is accessible to people with disabilities.

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Culture

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In many cultures, people with disabilities are celebrated and included in various aspects of society. Handicap sports, such as the Paralympics, provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to compete at the highest level.

How to Memorize "handicapped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a wheelchair to remember the meaning of handicapped.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word handicapped with the image of a person using a cane or a person in a wheelchair.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that handicapped people face challenges, so the word is 'hand' in 'capable' with an added challenge.

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