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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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Lynn's younger daughter, Daisy, was born in 2013 with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

A person with low handgrip, or low muscle strength, has a higher risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular disease as well as a higher incidence of physical disability.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2024

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

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

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple