Word
disabling
Phoneticsdis·abling
US/ˌdɪˈseɪbɫɪŋ/
UK/dˌɪsˈeɪblɪŋ/
Definition
adj. making someone or something unable to work or move normally. It describes a condition or event that stops you from doing your usual activities.
adj. causing a loss of function or ability; rendering a person or system ineffective. Often used to describe medical conditions or technical failures that prevent normal operation.
Examples
“The athlete suffered a disabling injury during the final game.”
“The software update contained a bug that had a disabling effect on the entire network.”
“Chronic pain can be a disabling condition that requires not only medical intervention but also significant lifestyle adjustments to manage daily tasks.”
Examples
simple
“The athlete suffered a disabling injury during the final game.”
contextual
“The software update contained a bug that had a disabling effect on the entire network.”
complex
“Chronic pain can be a disabling condition that requires not only medical intervention but also significant lifestyle adjustments to manage daily tasks.”
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun to describe injuries, illnesses, or technical faults.
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