American English

How to pronounce disabilities

nounB2Common word
dihsuhBIHlihdeez

/dɪ.səˈbɪ.lɪ.ɾiz/

5 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Form of disability

Physical, mental, or learning conditions that make some activities harder or mean that people need extra support.

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Meanings & examples

plural noun

Physical, mental, or learning conditions that make some activities harder or mean that people need extra support.

The facility provides support for people with disabilities.

The law protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination.

Related words & forms

The plural is disabilities: change y to ies.