CEFR B1

disability

noun

Meaning

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Examples

The law provides protections for people with disabilities.
She has a learning disability that affects her reading.

Synonyms: impairment, handicap, incapacity, infirmity

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disability (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

Definition

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Examples

The law provides protections for people with disabilities.
She has a learning disability that affects her reading.
Many public buildings are now designed to be accessible to people with disabilities.

How to Use disability

disability insurance (collocation): A type of insurance that provides income if you are unable to work due to an illness or injury. — "She had to claim on her disability insurance after the accident."
disability rights (collocation): The rights and protections afforded to people with disabilities. — "Advocates are fighting for stronger disability rights legislation."

Synonyms of disability

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Antonyms of disability

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