Disablement: meaning, definitions and examples
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disablement
[ dɪsˈeɪ.bəl.mənt ]
physical condition
The action or result of making someone or something unable to perform a particular function or activity.
Synonyms
disability, impairment, incapacitation.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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disablement |
Note: 'Disablement' is repeated. See previous description. |
incapacitation |
Refers to the state of being made incapable or unfit, often temporarily; can have a negative connotation implying helplessness.
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impairment |
Focuses on the loss or abnormality in function, whether physical or mental. Often used in medical or clinical discussions.
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disability |
A broad term to refer to any condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. It is commonly used in everyday language and policy discussions.
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Examples of usage
- The disablement of the machinery led to a delay in production.
- His disablement from the accident left him unable to walk for months.
legal context
The act of rendering someone legally incapable.
Synonyms
deprivation of legal rights, legal incapacity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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disablement |
Use this when referring to the condition of being physically or mentally impaired in a way that prevents normal activities or movements.
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legal incapacity |
This term is used in legal contexts to describe a person's inability to engage in legal transactions or make decisions due to reasons such as age or mental status.
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deprivation of legal rights |
This phrase is used in legal contexts when someone is stripped of their legal entitlements or rights, often seen in discussions about human rights or legal disputes.
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Examples of usage
- The court declared his disablement and appointed a guardian.
Translations
Translations of the word "disablement" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incapacitação
- desativação
- deficiência
🇮🇳 अक्षमता
- अक्षम बनाना
- विकलांगता
🇩🇪 Deaktivierung
- Unfähigkeit
- Behinderung
🇮🇩 penonaktifan
- ketidakmampuan
- kecacatan
🇺🇦 вимкнення
- недієздатність
- інвалідність
🇵🇱 dezaktywizacja
- niezdolność
- niepełnosprawność
🇯🇵 無効化
- 無力
- 障害
🇫🇷 désactivation
- incapacité
- handicap
🇪🇸 desactivación
- incapacidad
- discapacidad
🇹🇷 devre dışı bırakma
- yetersizlik
- engellilik
🇰🇷 비활성화
- 무능력
- 장애
🇸🇦 تعطيل
- عجز
- إعاقة
🇨🇿 deaktivace
- neschopnost
- postižení
🇸🇰 deaktivácia
- neschopnosť
- postihnutie
🇨🇳 禁用
- 无能
- 残疾
🇸🇮 onemogočenje
- nezmožnost
- invalidnost
🇮🇸 óvirkni
- óhæfni
- fötlun
🇰🇿 өшіру
- қабілетсіздік
- мүгедектік
🇬🇪 გამორთვა
- უუნარობა
- ინვალიდობა
🇦🇿 dəaktivasiya
- bacarıqsızlıq
- əlillik
🇲🇽 desactivación
- incapacidad
- discapacidad
Etymology
The word 'disablement' originates from the verb 'disable' which dates back to the late 15th century, derived from the Old French word 'desabliier' meaning 'to render incapable'. Over time, 'disablement' has evolved to encompass both physical and legal contexts of incapacity and inability.
See also: disability, disabled, disabler, disabling.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,336, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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