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disability

/dˌɪsʌbˈɪlɪti/noun5 syllables

Disability means: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.

Synonyms for disability3

noun, as in the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

disablement, handicap, impairment

What does disability mean?1

noun

1

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness“reading disability”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with disability?20

four syllables

five syllables

Show 23 near rhymes
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Disability in a sentence

  • Types of indemnity insurance include health insurance, disability insurance, fire insurance, and life insurance.Delian
  • Today, federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and disability.Hybrid
  • Obstetric fistula is a pregnancy-related disability caused by prolonged, obstructed labor.Cangarejo
  • Negotiating stairs for someone with a disability can be frightening.janms
  • Barry is a transhumanist and believes that soft robotics parts can aid his disability.nonong
  • Sami collected more than sixty thousand dollars in disability payments.OsoHombre
  • Sami quit his job and went on disability.OsoHombre
  • It's not politically correct to make fun of someone's disability.gcaplan

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Forms of disability

as a noun

plural
disabilities