word
Disabled
Dih-SAY-buhld
/dɪˈseɪbʌld/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
disabled
Dictionary meaning
Incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness.
Examples
- Technology to help the elderly and the disabled.
Synonyms: handicapped
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
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muh-LIF-loo-us
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pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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