disabled
disabled is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, disabled is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdisabled
- 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.
Example: "Falling off the horse disabled him."
- To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).
Example: "The pilot had to disable the autopilot of his airplane."
- One who is disabled. (often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular)
- Made incapable of use or action.
- Having a disability.
- Legally disqualified.
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