/ ˌdɪsəˈbɪləti; NAmE / noun ( pl. -ies )
1.
[ C ] a physical or mental condition that means you cannot use a part of your body completely or easily, or that you cannot learn easily :
a physical / mental disability
people with severe learning disabilities
2.
[ U ] the state of not being able to use a part of your body completely or easily; the state of not being able to learn easily :
He qualifies for help on the grounds of disability.
➡ note at disabled