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hand·i·capped
 handicapped
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- pronunciation:
- haen
di
kaept
- parts of speech:
- adjective, plural noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a physical or mental disability.
She became physically handicapped after her car accident.This software is designed to help mentally handicapped children learn to read. |
| definition 2: |
having been assigned a handicap in a race or contest.
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| part of speech: |
plural noun |
| definition: |
those who have physical or mental disabilities (usu. prec. by "the").
These parking spaces are reserved for the physically handicapped. |
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