disabilitynoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/us/ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/B2 an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do the things that other people do:
a physical/learning disability
She is deaf, but refuses to let her disability prevent her from doing what she wants to do.
Trying to change attitudes to disability is an uphill struggle.
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inability
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- They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability.
- Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, or disability is not allowed.
- His disability prevents him from driving.
- Most public places are simply not geared to the needs of people with disabilities.
- People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.