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English word origin

Etymology of abled

Back-formation from disabled.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A person who has no disability.

adj

Having a range of physical powers as specified.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from disabled.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

simple past and past participle of able

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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