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Uncommondisable
The correct spelling is disable.
How to pronounce disable
[dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]
verbIPA: [dɪsˈeɪbəɫ]
Say it like: Dis-abl-e
The correct spelling is disable. To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling. For example: "Falling off the horse disabled him."
Usage Examples
“Falling off the horse disabled him.”
“The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
- 2.(chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
- 3.To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
adjective
- 1.Lacking ability; unable.
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