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disabling

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌdɪˈseɪbɫɪŋ// UK //dˌɪsˈeɪblɪŋ// dis·abling

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.


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.

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Often used attributively before a noun to describe injuries, illnesses, or technical faults.

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