abled

[ ey-buhld ]

adjective

1. noting or relating to a person unaffected by physical, mental, or cognitive impairment; nondisabled:

   I don’t think abled folks realize how inaccessible basic infrastructure is.

2. Rare. noting or relating to a disabled person who uses assistive technology or accommodations that make education, jobs, or other activities accessible to them:

   Teachers and institutions need to understand that if tools are provided to children with disabilities, they will become abled individuals in society.

abled

/ ˈeɪbəld /

adjective

1. having a range of physical powers as specified (esp in the phrases less abled, differently abled )

Word History and Origins

Origin of abled¹

First recorded in 1945–50; back formation from disabled ( def )

Example Sentences

You are a model for sportsmen, disabled and abled bodied sportsmen, all over the world?

From The Daily Beast

Nine times out of 10 they don't mean anything by it, and they're already uncomfortable around the differently abled.

From The Daily Beast

I stay' wood Catharine people for a year 'til I wus abled to buil' on my lan'.

From Project Gutenberg