disability
/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/
dis · a · bil · i · ty
ˌdɪs · ə · ˈbɪl · ə · ti
English Definition
n. physical/mental condition that limits
Significado en Español
discapacidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuyết tật
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Example Sentence
He lives with a disability.
他有身体缺陷。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(not)+ability(capability)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “disability”:
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A
Capability
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B
Impairment
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C
Opportunity
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D
Innovation
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B — Impairment.
“disability” means n. physical/mental condition that limits
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ramp was built to help people with a physical ______ enter the building.
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A
disability
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B
talent
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C
strength
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D
advantage
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A — disability.
“disability” means n. physical/mental condition that limits
Common questions about “disability”
What does “disability” mean?
disability — n. physical/mental condition that limits. In Chinese: 残疾，缺陷.
How do you pronounce “disability”?
disability is pronounced /ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: dis · a · bil · i · ty.
How do you use “disability” in a sentence?
He lives with a disability. (他有身体缺陷。)
What are synonyms for “disability”?
handicap, impairment — all close in meaning to disability (n. physical/mental condition that limits).
Is “disability” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. disability appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “disability”?
dis(not)+ability(capability)
