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disabled

Pronunciation: [[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]]

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disabled: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use disabled in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical abilities”

(adjective) when someone is unable to use part of their body or has difficulty moving, seeing, hearing, or speaking. It means they need extra help or support for these activities.

Example

She is a talented artist even though she is disabled and paints with her mouth.

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He felt frustrated that he couldn't participate in the race due to his disability.

Example

How does being disabled affect someone's daily life?

Context: “impair functioning”

(verb) to make something not work as well as it should, especially in terms of physical or mental abilities. It means something is not functioning correctly or is limited in its capabilities.

Example

The virus disabled the computer system temporarily.

Example

Driving without a map has disabled me in finding the correct route.

Example

How can a virus disable a computer system?

How to pronounce disabled

Pronunciation: [[dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]]

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