dis·abil·i·ty

dis·abil·i·ty
/ˌdısəˈbıləti/ noun, pl -ties
1 [count] : a condition (such as an illness or an injury) that damages or limits a person's physical or mental abilities

She has learned to keep a positive attitude about her disability.

disabilities such as blindness and deafness

a program for children with disabilities

— see also ↑learning disability
2 [noncount] : the condition of being unable to do things in the normal way : the condition of being disabled

It's a serious disease that can cause disability or death.

3 [noncount] US : a program that provides financial support to a disabled person

After he injured his back he had to quit his job and go on disability.


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