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disability

disability

Meaning of disability

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to do things

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British English/ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
American English/ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/
Russian transcription[ˈinvəlʲidnəsʲtʲ]
disability
disability - инвалидность
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disability with Russian translation

disability usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её инвалидность не мешает ей работать.

Her disability does not stop her from working.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В офисе есть пандусы для людей с инвалидностью.

The office has ramps for people with a disability.

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disability synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between disability / handicap / impairment / disorder / limitation

🇬🇧English
disability

инвалидность — a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to do things

B2Often

Her disability does not stop her from working.

Её инвалидность не мешает ей работать.

D
🇬🇧English
disability

the main neutral term for a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to do things

B2Very Often

She has a disability that affects her mobility.

У неё инвалидность, которая влияет на её подвижность.

H
🇬🇧English
handicap

an older or less preferred term for disability; can also mean a disadvantage or obstacle

B2Often

This term is now less common than disability.

Этот термин сейчас менее употребителен, чем disability.

I
🇬🇧English
impairment

a loss or weakening of a physical, mental, or sensory function

B2Often

He has a hearing impairment.

У него нарушение слуха.

D
🇬🇧English
disorder

a medical or psychological condition that disrupts normal functioning

B2Often

She was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.

У неё диагностировали тревожное расстройство.

L
🇬🇧English
limitation

a restriction on ability or freedom, often describing the effect rather than the condition itself

B2Very Often

His mobility limitation makes stairs difficult.

Его ограничение подвижности делает лестницы трудными.

S
🇬🇧English
special needs

a polite, softer expression for disabilities or support requirements, especially in education

B2Often

The school provides support for children with special needs.

Школа оказывает поддержку детям с особыми потребностями.

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How to pronounce disability and what this word means

disability translation: инвалидность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce disability

/ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

disability translation

инвалидность

disability examples

Her disability does not stop her from working.

disability transcription

/ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/, /ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti/

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disability meaning: what does it mean?

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's ability to do things

disability pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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Her disability does not stop her from working. Translation: Её инвалидность не мешает ей работать.

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