abled

a·bled

(ā′bəld)

adj.

Having normal physical and mental abilities; not disabled.

n. (used with a pl. verb)

People with normal physical and mental abilities considered as a group.

[Back-formation from disabled.]

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abled

(ˈeɪbəld)

adj

having a range of physical powers as specified (esp in the phrases less abled, differently abled)

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Translations

abled

adj → nicht behindert

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