DISABLES Meaning and
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The verb "disables" refers to the action of impairing or rendering someone or something incapable of functioning or performing a specific task. When applied to individuals, it usually denotes the loss or reduction of physical, mental, or sensory capacities, resulting in limitations or restrictions that affect their daily activities or skills. Disabilities can take various forms, such as physical disabilities where there may be an obstacle in movement, coordination, or manipulation; cognitive disabilities which hinder cognitive functions like memory, perception, or problem-solving abilities; and sensory disabilities which encompass impairments in hearing, vision, or touch.
Disabling can also describe the act of deactivating or making nonfunctional a device, system, or feature. This can occur intentionally, as a security measure to prevent unauthorized access or to safeguard against accidents, or unintentionally due to malfunctions or glitches. In technology, software features like "disabling a microphone" or "disabling notifications" refer to the user's action of turning off or deactivating those functionalities.
The term "disables" can also be employed as an adjective, describing an individual or thing that has a disability or is notably limited in certain capabilities. For instance, the phrase "a disabled person" refers to someone who has a physical or mental impairment that significantly impacts their life, while "a disabled vehicle" indicates a car or transportation means that is unable to move or function due to mechanical failure or damage.
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Etymology of DISABLES
The word "disable" originated from the combination of two Old French words: "des-" meaning "opposite" or "not", and "able" from the Latin word "habilis" meaning "capable" or "able". It was first used in Middle English in the 15th century with the meaning of "rendering someone incapable or unable". Over time, the word evolved to specifically refer to a person with a physical or mental impairment that restricts their ability to perform certain tasks.
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