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disable

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈeɪbəl/

The English word “disable” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To render unable; to take away an ability of, as by crippling.
  2. To impair the physical or mental abilities of; to cause a serious, permanent injury.
  3. To deactivate, to make inoperational (especially of a function of an electronic or mechanical device).

adjective

  1. Lacking ability; unable.

Etymology

From dis- + able.

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