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disability
noun dis·abil·i·ty \ˌdis-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
: a condition (such as an illness or an injury) that damages or limits a person's physical or mental abilities
: the condition of being unable to do things in the normal way : the condition of being disabled
: a program that provides financial support to a disabled person
Full Definition of DISABILITY
1
a : the condition of being disabled b : limitation in the ability to pursue an occupation because of a physical or mental impairment; also : a program providing financial support to one affected by disability <went on disability after the injury>
2
: lack of legal qualification to do something
3
: a disqualification, restriction, or disadvantage
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First Known Use of DISABILITY
1557
Rhymes with DISABILITY
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DISABILITY Defined for Kids
disability
noun dis·abil·i·ty \ˌdi-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
plural dis·abil·i·ties
Definition of DISABILITY for Kids
: a condition (as one present at birth or caused by injury) that damages or limits a person's abilities : the state of being disabled
Medical Dictionary
disability
noun dis·abil·i·ty \ˌdis-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē\
plural dis·abil·i·ties
Medical Definition of DISABILITY
1
: the condition of being disabled
2
: inability to pursue an occupation because of physical or mental impairment
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