disabling
|dis-a-bling|
B2
/dɪsˈeɪblɪŋ/
(disable)
limited ability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disable,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'able' meant 'capable.'
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,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'disable'.
The software is currently disabling the firewall.
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Adjective 1
causing someone to be unable to function normally.
The accident had a disabling effect on his mobility.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45