handicapped
adjective
hand·i·capped
ˈhan-di-ˌkapt
-dē-
sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental disability
also
: of or reserved for disabled persons
handicapped parking spaces
Examples of handicapped in a Sentence
He has been handicapped since his motorcycle accident.
Word History
First Known Use
1884, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing handicapped
Dictionary Entries Near handicapped
Cite this Entry
“Handicapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicapped. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
handicapped
adjective1
sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental disability
2
: of or reserved for individuals with a physical disability
handicapped parking spaces
Medical Definition
handicapped
adjective
hand·i·capped
-ˌkapt
sometimes offensive
: having a physical or mental disability
also
: of or reserved for individuals with a physical disability
handicapped parking spaces
Legal Definition
handicapped
adjective
han·di·capped
: having a disability that substantially limits a major life activity (as caring for oneself, working, or having sensory functions)
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