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Handicap: meaning, definitions and examples

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handicap

 

[ หˆhรฆndษชหŒkรฆp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

A disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in sports such as golf, horse racing, and competitive sailing to make the chances more equal.

Synonyms

disadvantage, hindrance, penalty

Examples of usage

  • She had to play with a handicap of six strokes in the golf tournament.
  • The horse was given a handicap of 10 pounds in the race.
Context #2 | Noun

in disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

Synonyms

disability, impairment, limitation

Examples of usage

  • He was born with a handicap that made it difficult for him to walk.
  • She overcame her handicap and became a successful athlete.
Context #3 | Verb

in sports

To assign a disadvantage to a competitor to equalize their chances of winning in a competition.

Synonyms

disadvantage, hinder, penalize

Examples of usage

  • The committee decided to handicap the team by reducing their budget.
  • The coach handicapped the player by giving them extra training sessions.

Translations

Translations of the word "handicap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desvantagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคถเค•เฅเคคเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Behinderung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cacat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะดะพะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ upoล›ledzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šœๅฎณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท handicap

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desventaja

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dezavantaj

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์• 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ postiลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postihnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹็–พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ invalidnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถtlun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะณะตะดะตะบั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ–แƒฆแƒฃแƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lillik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desventaja

Etymology

The term 'handicap' originated in the 17th century as a way to describe a game in which a marker is placed on the ground to indicate a distance to be traveled. Over time, it evolved to refer to a disadvantage or impediment. In the context of sports, the concept of handicapping emerged in the 19th century to ensure fair competition. In the realm of disability, the term 'handicap' has been replaced by more inclusive language such as 'disability' or 'impairment.'

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicapped, handily, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,440, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.