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physical disability

NOUN

physical incapacity

Synonyms

WEAK

handicap hearing impairment learning disability speech impairment visual impairment

Example Sentences

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The target size for those athletes is 21mm, while for athletes with a physical disability, it is 13mm.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

When he played sports, he almost always was the only one with a physical disability.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

The run-up to the show’s premiere on Tuesday was overshadowed by a controversy over the fact that Terry had cast herself as villainous title character despite not having a physical disability.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

Sarcopenia leads to increased frailty physical disability and the need for long-term care.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024

Wernecke knew firsthand because he had received a draft deferment for a physical disability.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple