handicapped
HAN-dee-kapt
Handicapped (adj) means having a physical or mental disability. Example: “The hotel has several handicapped-accessible rooms.”
adj
1
Having a physical or mental disability.
"The hotel has several handicapped-accessible rooms."
2
Put at a disadvantage by some limitation.
"The team was handicapped by having two key players injured."
How to use handicapped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a disability, or held back by some limitation.
When to use it
Considered outdated in reference to people; "disabled" or "person with a disability" is now standard in modern usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- handicappeds
- Comparative
- more handicapped
- Superlative
- most handicapped
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The hotel has several _____-accessible rooms.
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What does “handicapped” mean?
The word “handicapped” means having a physical or mental disability. In plain terms, having a disability, or held back by some limitation.
How do you pronounce “handicapped”?
“Handicapped” is pronounced HAN-dee-kapt (/ˈhændikæpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “handicapped” in a sentence?
Here is “handicapped” used in a sentence: “The hotel has several handicapped-accessible rooms.”
What part of speech is “handicapped”?
“Handicapped” is an adjective.
Is “handicapped” a common word?
“Handicapped” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “handicapped” have?
“Handicapped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a physical or mental disability.
