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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieshandicap
Pronunciation / Transliteration: an.di.kap
"Il suo handicap non gli impedisce di vivere una vita piena."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A circumstance that makes progress or success difficult.
"His lack of experience was a significant handicap in the job interview." - 2
A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
"The organization provides support for individuals with various handicaps."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'handicap' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the phrase 'hand in cap', referring to a game of chance. Over time, it evolved to denote a disadvantage or impediment, particularly in sports and social contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Handicap" is said worldwide
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handicap
Transliteration: ɑ̃.di.kap
"Son handicap ne l'empêche pas de réussir."
Behinderung
Transliteration: bəˈhɪndəʁʊŋ
"Die Behinderung sollte kein Hindernis für die Teilnahme sein."
handicap
Transliteration: an.di.kap
"Il suo handicap non gli impedisce di vivere una vita piena."
discapacidad
Transliteration: dis.kapa.ðið
"La discapacidad no define a una persona."
deficiência
Transliteration: de.fe.si.ˈe.njɐ
"A deficiência não deve ser um obstáculo para o sucesso."
अवगुण
Transliteration: avagun
"उसका अवगुण उसे आगे बढ़ने से नहीं रोकता।"
残疾
Transliteration: cánzhí
"残疾不应该成为成功的障碍。"
장애
Transliteration: jang-ae
"장애는 성공의 장애물이 되어서는 안 됩니다."
障害
Transliteration: shougai
"障害は成功の障害になってはいけません。"
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