handicapped

/ˌhændiˈkæpt/
/ˈhændikæpt/
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Definitions of handicapped
  1. adjective
    incapable of functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
    synonyms: disabled
    unfit
    not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition
  2. noun
    people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
    synonyms: disabled
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    types:
    the halt
    (archaic) lame persons collectively
    type of:
    people
    (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
Pronunciation
US
/ˌhændiˈkæpt/
UK
/ˈhændikæpt/
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