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disablement

|dis/a/ble/ment|

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/dɪsˈeɪbəlmənt/

(disable)

limited ability

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
disabledisablementsdisablesdisableddisableddisablingdisabilitydisablementdisabled
Etymology
Etymology Information

'disablement' originates from the verb 'disable', which comes from the Old French 'desabler', meaning 'to make unable'.

Historical Evolution

'disable' changed from the Old French word 'desabler' and eventually became the modern English word 'disable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make unable', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being disabled'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state or condition of being disabled.

The accident led to his permanent disablement.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45