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IELTS word

disability

/ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/noun

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English definition

a condition that makes some activities harder

Common phrases / collocations

  1. physical disability
  2. living with a disability
  3. disability access

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The ramp improved access for students with disabilities.

  2. 2.

    The workplace supports people with disabilities.

  3. 3.

    Her disability did not stop her from travelling.

Visual learning

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A wheelchair user approaches a school entrance where a new ramp provides access beside the stairs.
a condition that makes some activities harder
1stairs create barrier
2ramp gives access
stairs create barrier→ramp gives access