Standard Lemma guide

abled

adj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • US: /ˈeɪ.bl̩d/
  • CMU ARPABET: EY1 B AH0 L D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a range of physical powers as specified.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: in-compounds

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A person who has no disability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: among disabled people

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

simple past and past participle of able

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Back-formation from disabled.

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: valide — Translations
  • Romanian: capabil — Translations
  • Romanian: în stare — Translations
  • Spanish: capacitado — Translations