disablement
|dis/a/ble/ment|
B2
/dɪsˈeɪbəlmənt/
(disable)
limited ability
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