abled

abled

English

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈeɪ.bl̩d/

Etymology 1

Back-formation from disabled.[1]

Adjective

abled (comparative more abled, superlative most abled)

1. (in combination) Having a range of physical powers as specified. [Late 20^th century.][1]

Derived terms

• differently abled

Antonyms

• disabled

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Translations

Dutch: valide (nl),

Spanish: capacitado (es)

Verb

abled

1. simple past tense and past participle of able

References

1. “abled” in Lesley Brown, editor, The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, 5th edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 5.

Anagrams

• Balde, Blade, albed, baled, blade, blead