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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries残疾
Pronunciation / Transliteration: cánjí
"该组织为残疾人士提供支持。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
"The organization provides support for individuals with disabilities." - 2
A disadvantage or deficiency in a particular area.
"His learning disability made it challenging for him to keep up with his peers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'disability' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'ability' from Latin 'habilitas', which refers to the state of being able. The term evolved in the late 19th century to encompass a broader range of physical and mental impairments.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Disability" is said worldwide
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Handicap
Transliteration: ɑ̃.di.kap
"L'organisation aide les personnes en situation de handicap."
Behinderung
Transliteration: bəˈhɪndəʁʊŋ
"Die Organisation unterstützt Menschen mit Behinderungen."
Disabilità
Transliteration: dizaˈbility
"L'organizzazione fornisce supporto per le persone con disabilità."
Discapacidad
Transliteration: dis.kapa.θi.ðað
"La organización apoya a las personas con discapacidad."
Deficiência
Transliteration: defiˈsiɐ̃siɐ
"A organização apoia pessoas com deficiência."
अक्षमता
Transliteration: Akshamata
"यह संगठन अक्षम व्यक्तियों की सहायता करता है।"
残疾
Transliteration: cánjí
"该组织为残疾人士提供支持。"
장애
Transliteration: jang-ae
"이 조직은 장애인을 지원합니다."
障害
Transliteration: Shōgai
"この組織は障害者を支援しています。"
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