hand·i·capped
| \ ˈhan-di-ˌkapt
, -dē- \
, -dē- \
Definition of handicapped
sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental disability
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: of or reserved for disabled persons
handicapped parking spaces
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“Handicapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicapped. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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handicapped
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of handicapped
sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental condition that limits what a person can do : having a handicap
: designed or reserved for disabled people
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handicapped
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hand·i·capped
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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
handicapped
adjective
han·di·capped
Legal Definition of handicapped
: having a disability that substantially limits a major life activity (as caring for oneself, working, or having sensory functions)
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The first known use of handicapped was in 1884
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