hand·i·capped | \ ˈhan-di-ˌkapt 
, -dē- \
, -dē- \Definition of handicapped
sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental disability also : of or reserved for disabled persons handicapped parking spaces
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handicapped
adjectiveEnglish 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
adjectivehand·i·capped | \ -ˌkapt \
\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
adjectivehan·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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