handicapped

UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpt/
handicappedsubstantiv
handicapped
Pl.
Plural-only collective noun meaning ‘people with disabilities’; dated and often considered offensive.
Definitionen
(dated, offensive, plural-only) People who have physical or mental disabilities.
The new regulations aim to improve access for the handicapped.
Synonyme
disabled person
person with a disability
individual with a disability
person with an impairment
the disabled
physically disabled person
person with special needs
handicappedadjektiv
more handicapped
Komp.
most handicapped
Super.
UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
Übersetzungen
The building has an entrance with a handicapped ramp.
В здании есть вход с инвалидным пандусом.
He has a handicapped parking permit.
У него есть разрешение на парковку для ограниченных.
Definitionen
(dated, often offensive) Having a physical or mental disability that limits one's movements, senses, or activities.
Accessible parking spaces are reserved for handicapped drivers.
Disadvantaged or having a disadvantage in a particular situation.
The team was handicapped by the absence of their star player during the final match.
handicappedpartizip perfekt
UK
/ˈhændɪkæpt/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpt/
Used of something that has been given a handicap (sports, games, etc.)
Definitionen
Given a handicap or disadvantage in order to equalise chances or to offset an advantage.
The horses were handicapped with extra weight so that the race would be fair.
Synonyme
physically disabled
physically impaired
mentally disabled
developmentally disabled
physically challenged
handicapverb

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handicapped
Partizip Perfekt
handicapping
Gerundium
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
Übersetzungen
The heavy rain will handicap the runners in the marathon.
Сильный дождь будет затруднять бегунов в марафоне.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
ставить в невыгодное положение
Definitionen
To place at a disadvantage or to impede progress.
The injury handicapped the athlete, preventing him from competing in the race.
To assign a disadvantage or advantage to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
The golf tournament handicapped the players based on their previous scores to ensure a fair competition.
handicapsubstantiv
Definitionen
A circumstance that makes progress or success difficult.
The lack of funding was a major handicap for the research project.
A condition that markedly restricts a person's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially.
Despite his handicap, he competed in the marathon and finished the race.
A disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in order to make the chances more equal.
The horse was given a weight handicap to level the playing field in the race.
A contest in which certain disadvantages or advantages are placed on competitors to equalize their chances of winning.
The golf tournament was played as a handicap to ensure all players had a fair chance.
In golf, a numerical measure of a player's potential playing ability that is used to adjust scores so competitors of differing skills can play on an equal footing.
Her handicap dropped to 12 after several weeks of intensive training.
handicapadjektiv
Definitionen
Designated for use by, or relating to, people with disabilities; accessible.
He parked in a handicap spot near the entrance.