Disability - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌdɪsəˈbɪlətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word disability
Brit.  |dɪsəˈbɪlɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word disability

noun

- the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness (syn: disablement, handicap, impairment)
reading disability

Extra examples

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

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

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

Public places are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities.

Evans lives on disability because of an accident that left her paralyzed.

...people with the learning disability dyslexia were once simply dismissed as dunces...

...took heed of the student's learning disability so as to arrive at reasonable expectations for him...

...had the spunk to overcome a severe physical disability...

...you need a verifiable letter from your doctor to file a claim for short-term disability...

Despite her disability, Philippa is very confident.

This disability is more pronounced in men.

Some individuals malinger because they derive income from the disability.

He retired from the force with a disability pension.

My wife has Multiple Sclerosis and is in receipt of disability living allowance.

Disability need not be a barrier to a successful career.

Word forms

noun
singular: disability
plural: disabilities
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