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Uncommondisabled
The correct spelling is disabled.
How to pronounce disabled
verb
IPA: [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd]
Say it like: Dis-abl-ed
The correct spelling is disabled. 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).
noun
- 1.One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
adjective
- 1.Made incapable of use or action.
- 2.Having a disability.
- 3.Legally disqualified.
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