handicapped

adjective

hand·​i·​capped ˈhan-di-ˌkapt  -dē- 

sometimes offensive

: having a physical or mental disability

also : of or reserved for disabled persons

handicapped parking spaces

Examples of handicapped in a Sentence

He has been handicapped since his motorcycle accident.

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing handicapped

• multi-handicapped

Kids Definition

handicapped

adjective

1

sometimes offensive : having a physical or mental disability

2

: of or reserved for individuals with a physical disability

handicapped parking spaces

Medical Definition

handicapped

adjective

hand·​i·​capped -ˌkapt 

sometimes offensive

: having a physical or mental disability

also : of or reserved for individuals with a physical disability

handicapped parking spaces

Legal Definition

handicapped

adjective

han·​di·​capped

: having a disability that substantially limits a major life activity (as caring for oneself, working, or having sensory functions)