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Disabled Dɪsˈeɪbld Facilities People Severely Adjective Bre Physically/Mentally

Word disabled
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / dɪsˈeɪbld / NAmE / dɪsˈeɪbld /
Example
  • physically/mentally disabled
  • severely disabled
  • he was born disabled.
  • facilities for disabled people
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disabled

(adjective)BrE / dɪsˈeɪbld / NAmE / dɪsˈeɪbld /
  1. unable to use a part of your body completely or easily because of a physical condition, an illness, an injury, etc.; unable to learn easily
    • physically/mentally disabled
    • severely disabled
    • He was born disabled.
    • facilities for disabled people
    • Does the theatre have disabled access?
    • mentally disabled
    • learning disabilities
    • The museum has special facilities for blind and partially sighted visitors.
  2. people who are disabled
    • caring for the sick, elderly and disabled

    Extra Examples

    • The accident left him badly disabled.
    • a new home for severely disabled people
    • My son is disabled and needs extra support at school.
    • The museum has special facilities for disabled people.
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