disability
Translation
disability, impairment, disadvantage
Examples
He has a physical disability.
He has a physical disability.
The law protects people with disabilities.
The law protects people with disabilities.
Her lack of experience is a disability in this job.
Her lack of experience is a disability in this job.
Grammar Patterns
a ((physical/learning/etc.)) disability a physical/learning etc. disability She has a learning disability.
people with disabilities people who have a disability The building has access for people with disabilities.
Similar Words
Synonyms: impairment, handicap; Antonyms: ability, capability
Etymology
From the prefix 'dis-' (not) + 'ability'. Literally 'not having ability'.
Memory Tips
Break the word into its parts: 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'ability' means the power to do something. So, a disability is a lack of ability.