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non-handicapped

non--hand·i·capped
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te han-dee-kapt]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈhæn diˌkæpt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te han-dee-kapt]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈhæn diˌkæpt/

Definitions of non-handicapped word

  • adjective non-handicapped Sometimes Offensive. physically or mentally disabled. 1
  • adjective non-handicapped of or designed for handicapped people: handicapped parking. 1
  • adjective non-handicapped Sports. (of a competitor) marked by, being under, or having a handicap: a handicapped player. 1
  • noun non-handicapped (used with a plural verb) Sometimes Offensive. handicapped persons collectively (usually preceded by the): increased job opportunities for the handicapped. 1

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Origin of non-handicapped

First appearance:

before 1910
One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; handicap + -ed3

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Parts of speech for Non-handicapped

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-handicapped popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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