The strict meaning of '''disability''' is the condition of a person who does not have the typical abilities of a healthy person.
The strict meaning of '''disability''' is the condition of a person who does not have the typical abilities of a healthy person.
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''Disability'' is a noun. Its root is ''ability''. The ''dis-'' prefix means lack of.
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''Disability'' is a [[noun]]. Its root is ''ability''. The ''dis-'' [[affix|prefix]] means "lack of."
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[[Disabled|''Disabled'']] is an adjective that means impaired or damaged.
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[[Disabled|''Disabled'']] is an [[adjective]] that means "impaired" or "damaged."
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There are many types of disability both physical, mental or developmental, and a wide range of the amount of the disability. Some loss of ability is expected with age and is considered normal.
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There are many types of disability, both physical, mental or developmental, and a wide range of the amount of the disability. Some loss of ability is expected with age and is considered normal.
A disability may occur due to illness or injury. Some may be temporary, while some may lead to a permanent condition.
A disability may occur due to illness or injury. Some may be temporary, while some may lead to a permanent condition.