disability

Universal Words noun (plural disabilities) 1 [C] a physical or mental condition that means you cannot use a part of your body completely or easily, or that you cannot learn easily: a physical / mental / permanent disability * people with severe learning disabilities 2 [U] the state of not being able to use a part of your body completely or easily; the state of not being able to learn easily: He qualifies for help on the grounds of disability. -< DISABLED