disability

noun
UK: /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US: /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

  1. A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

    1. His disability makes it hard to walk.
    2. The company made changes to accommodate employees with a disability.

  2. A disadvantage or problem caused by a condition; something that hinders or incapacitates.

    1. Poor eyesight can be a disability.
    2. Lack of experience proved a major disability when he sought the promotion.

  3. The state of being unable to do something.

    1. Her disability from work lasted six months.
    2. He received disability benefits after his accident left him with a lasting disability.

Synonyms

impairment handicap infirmity incapacity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disability" in English means: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities., A disadvantage or problem caused by a condition; something that hinders or incapacitates., The state of being unable to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "disability" is /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disability": impairment, handicap, infirmity, incapacity.

Example usage of "disability": "His disability makes it hard to walk.". More examples on the page.