disability
Translation
disability, handicap, impairment
Examples
He has a physical disability.
He has a physical disability.
The law protects people with a disability.
The law protects people with a disability.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) physical/mental disability a condition affecting the body/mind He has a physical disability.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impairment, condition; Antonyms: ability, capability
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not, opposite of) + 'ability'. Literally means 'not having ability'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as a negative prefix, like in 'disagree'. It negates 'ability'.