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əˈbɪl noun, plural dis·a·bil·i·ties for 2.
1.
lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.
2.
a physical or mental handicap, especially one that prevents a person from living a full, normal life or from holding a gainful job.
3.
4.
the state or condition of being disabled.
5.
legal incapacity; legal disqualification.
Synonyms
1. disqualification, incompetence, incapability, impotence. Disability, inability imply a lack of power or ability. A disability is some disqualifying deprivation or loss of power, physical or other: excused because of a physical disability; a temporary disability. Inability is a lack of ability, usually because of an inherent lack of talent, power, etc.: inability to talk, to do well in higher mathematics.
1. disqualification, incompetence, incapability, impotence. Disability, inability imply a lack of power or ability. A disability is some disqualifying deprivation or loss of power, physical or other: excused because of a physical disability; a temporary disability. Inability is a lack of ability, usually because of an inherent lack of talent, power, etc.: inability to talk, to do well in higher mathematics.
Antonyms
1. ability, capacity.
1. ability, capacity.
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disability (ˌdɪsəˈbɪlɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the condition of being unable to perform a task or function because of a physical or mental impairment |
| 2. | something that disables; handicap |
| 3. | lack of necessary intelligence, strength, etc |
| 4. | an incapacity in the eyes of the law to enter into certain transactions |
| usage Many deaf and hard of hearing people object to the use of the phrase hearing disability | |
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Medical Dictionary
disability dis·a·bil·i·ty (dĭs'ə-bĭl'ĭ-tē)
n.
A disadvantage or deficiency, especially a physical or mental impairment that prevents or restricts normal achievement.
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People who are blind in one eye suffer from this disability.
He mainly practices disability law, with good reason.
As is often the case in life, his slight physical disability-a stammer-adds something to his dangerous charm.
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