disabled — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Made incapable of use or action.

   Examples

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   In the car department we would repair cars that were disabled and placed in bad order by a bunch of scalies taking the place of striking switchmen, engineers, Firemen, etc.

2. Having a disability.

3. Legally disqualified.

Noun

1. One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)

   Usage

   • nonstandard

Adjective

1. the total or partial absence of a person's bodily or mental functions, including the absence of a part of a person's body

   Synonyms

   handicapped

Noun

1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

   Synonyms

   handicapped

   Broader terms

   people

   Examples

   technology to help the elderly and the disabled