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- Dictionaryhand·i·capped/ˈhandēˌkapt/
adjective
- 1. having a condition that markedly restricts one's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially: dated, offensive "a special school for handicapped children"
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The meaning of HANDICAPPED is having a physical or mental disability; also : of or reserved for disabled persons. How to use handicapped in a sentence.
Handicapped definition: physically or mentally disabled.. See examples of HANDICAPPED used in a sentence.
people who have an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult to do some things that other people do, considered as a group. This term is now considered offensive, and people usually prefer to say people with disabilities or disabled people.
The meaning of HANDICAP is a race or contest in which an artificial advantage is given or disadvantage imposed on a contestant to equalize chances of winning. How to use handicap in a sentence.
handicap noun (CONDITION) an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do, and that is usually permanent or lasts for a long time. This word is now considered offensive by many people, who prefer the word disability.
A mental or physical disadvantage, such as blindness or a missing leg, is a handicap: something that disables you in some way. Handicaps can also be imposed artificially to even out the odds in sporting events.
Handicap definition: a race or other contest in which certain disadvantages or advantages of weight, distance, time, etc., are placed upon competitors to equalize their chances of winning.. See examples of HANDICAP used in a sentence.
disabled / handicapped disabled / handicapped. Disabled is the most generally accepted term to refer to people with a permanent illness or injury that makes it difficult for them to use part of their body completely or easily. Handicapped is old-fashioned and now usually considered offensive.
1. physically or mentally disabled. 2. (of a contestant) marked by, being under, or having a handicap.
Definition of handicapped adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
