disabled Meaning & Definition
What Does Disabled Mean?
Disabled is an adjective that means Made incapable of use or action. It is also used to mean Having a disability. As a noun, it means One who is disabled. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of disable.
Disabled: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /[dɪsˈɛɪ̯bəɫd]/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | incapacitated, injured and unfit |
| Antonyms | abled, enabled and enable |
| Comparative / superlative | more disabled, most disabled |
Disabled Definition (Adjective)
- Made incapable of use or action.
- Having a disability.
- Legally disqualified.
Disabled as a Noun
- One who is disabled.
Disabled as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of disable
Verb
- To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
- (chiefly of a person) To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
Falling off the horse disabled him.
- To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.
Noun
- One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
Synonyms of Disabled
Antonyms of Disabled
Disabled in a Sentence
Falling off the horse disabled him.
The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane.
Word Forms & Grammar
disabled (comparative more disabled, superlative most disabled)
disabled (plural disabled or disableds)
disabled
Words That Rhyme With Disabled
Origin of Disabled
From disable + -ed.
Pronouncing Disabled
The standard pronunciation of disabled is /[dɪsˈɛɪ̯bəɫd]/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Disabled
Is disabled an adjective or a noun?
Disabled is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for disabled?
Words with a similar meaning to disabled include incapacitated, injured and unfit. See the full list of disabled synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of disabled?
The comparative form is more disabled and the superlative form is most disabled.