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disability vs handicap

handicap vs disability

disability and handicap both are nouns.

disability is not a verb while handicap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disability Yes No No No
handicap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, disability and handicap are synonyms defined as:
  • disability and handicap: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Other synonyms of disability include disablement, impairment.
disability (noun) handicap (noun)
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
disability (verb) handicap (verb)
injure permanently
put at a disadvantage
attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
Difference between disability and handicap

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