Enabled vs. Disabled

Enabled vs. Disabled — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Enabled and Disabled

Enabledadjective

Being capable for use or action.

Disabledadjective

Made incapable of use or action.

Enabledadjective

(computing) Adapted for use with the specified mechanism or system.

Disabledadjective

Having a disability, especially physical.

Enabledverb

simple past tense and past participle of enable

Disabledadjective

(legal) Legally disqualified.

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Disablednoun

One who is disabled. often used collectively as the disabled, but sometimes also singular

Disabledverb

simple past tense and past participle of disable

Disablednoun

people who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped;

technology to help the elderly and the disabled

Disabledadjective

incapacitated by injury or illness

Disabledadjective

so badly injured as to be unable to continue;

disabled veterans