Disabled

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈeɪbəld/

Definitions of disabled

adjective describing a person or thing that has a physical or mental condition that restricts their ability to function normally

Example Sentences

A1 She uses a wheelchair because she is disabled.

A2 The school has ramps and elevators for disabled students.

B1 The company provides accommodations for disabled employees.

B2 The government passed laws to protect the rights of disabled individuals.

C1 The organization offers support services for disabled veterans.

C2 The research focused on improving accessibility for disabled populations.

Examples of disabled in a Sentence

formal The organization provides support services for disabled individuals.

informal My cousin is disabled and uses a wheelchair to get around.

slang Some people use the term 'differently abled' instead of disabled.

figurative The old computer was disabled and needed to be replaced.

Grammatical Forms of disabled

• past tense: disabled
• plural: disabled
• comparative: more disabled
• superlative: most disabled
• present tense: disable
• future tense: will disable
• perfect tense: have disabled
• continuous tense: is disabling
• singular: disabled
• positive degree: able
• infinitive: to disable
• gerund: disabling
• participle: disabled

Origin and Evolution of disabled

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'disabled' originated from the Old French word 'desabler' which means 'to render incapable or powerless'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disabled' has evolved to encompass a broader range of physical and mental impairments, moving away from its original connotation of being rendered incapable or powerless.