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Definition of abled

abled

/ˈeɪ.bəld/
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• adjective

1

Having a specified range or degree of physical or mental ability (used in combination).

Example

"The community center offers adaptive sports programs tailored for differently abled youth."

2

Having typical physical, sensory, and cognitive capabilities; not having a disability.

Example

"The urban planning committee worked to ensure that public transit was equally accessible to both disabled and abled commuters."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Abled" is primarily used in sociological and disability studies contexts to contrast with "disabled," or as the second element in compound adjectives such as "differently abled."

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• Nearby Words

abjectly
ablaze
able
abled
ableism
ableist
abloom

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abled
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