disabled
Translation
disabled, incapacitated
Examples
He is physically disabled.
He is physically disabled.
The account has been disabled.
The account has been disabled.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) disabled to be unable to use a part of your body properly He is physically disabled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: handicapped, incapacitated; Antonyms: able-bodied, enabled
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) + 'able' (capable) + '-d' (past participle ending). Literally 'made not able'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' as 'not'. So, 'disabled' means 'not able'. This prefix often indicates negation.