handicapped
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handicapped

adjective

Definition of HANDICAPPED

sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental disability; also : of or reserved for handicapped persons <handicapped parking spaces>

Examples of HANDICAPPED

  1. He has been handicapped since his motorcycle accident.

First Known Use of HANDICAPPED

1891

hand·i·capped

adjective \-ˌkapt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of HANDICAPPED

sometimes offensive : having a physical or mental disability; also : of or reserved for individuals with a physical disability <handicapped parking spaces>

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