disabled

Definition of Disabled in English :

1. disabled, handicapped

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

Example Sentences:
'technology to help the elderly and the disabled'

2. disabled, handicapped

incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Disabled

adjective

a.

(of a person) having a physical or mental condition or illness that restricts them in their ability to move or use their senses

b. often offensive

(as collective noun; preceded by the)

the disabled

adjective

1.

not in proper working order; out of commission

a disabled ship

2.

having a physical or mental disability

adj.

1. Having become or having been rendered inoperative: a disabled vehicle.

2. Having a disability: a disabled veteran.

n.

(used with a pl. verb) People with physical or mental impairments, considered as a group. rights of the disabled.