handicapped meaning

UK /ˈhændɪkæpt/ US /ˈhændikæpt/ 3 syllables

handicapped (adjective): having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness.

handicapped has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

handicapped as an adjective

  1. having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness

    Synonyms: disabled

    Similar: unfit

handicapped as a noun

  1. people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
    • technology to help the elderly and the disabled

    Synonyms: disabled

    Type of: people

    Kinds: the halt

How to pronounce handicapped

handicapped is pronounced /ˈhændɪkæpt/ in British English and /ˈhændikæpt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in ED · 11-letter words

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