able-bodied
able-bodied · more able-bodied · most able-bodied
в стані, здатний, здібний
способный, компетентный, полноправный
fähig, imstande, kompetent
Having a sound, strong bodyHaving a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
US/ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/
Meaning
3 sensesHaving a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust; fit for service.
having a strong healthy body
Not disabled; having no physical disability.
Unfair discrimination between the able-bodied and the disabled is illegal in many places.
Capable of performing all requisite duties as a seaman, specifically in the Royal Navy, a rating between leading and ordinary.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From able body + -ed.From able body + -ed.
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Forms
more able-bodied, most able-bodied| Comparative | more able-bodied Lesson |
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| Superlative | most able-bodied Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form