handicap
/ˈhændikæp/noun
उच्चारण हैन्डिकैप
बाधा, असुविधा
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[C]
something that makes it difficult for somebody to do something
बाधा, असुविधा
- Lack of English was a handicap in the interview.
Synonyms disadvantage obstacle hindrance drawback impediment
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[C, U] old-fashioned, sometimes offensive
a permanent physical or mental condition that makes it difficult or impossible to use a part of the body or mind (now usually called a disability)
विकलांगता
- a physical handicap
Synonyms disability impairment infirmity
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hand·i·cap
§Grammar and usage
Usage, asked often: handicapped is now considered old-fashioned and sometimes offensive when talking about people; use 'person with a disability' or (in India) 'divyang'.
प्रयोग में अक्सर पूछा जाता है: लोगों के बारे में handicapped अब पुराना और कभी आपत्तिजनक माना जाता है; 'person with a disability' या (भारत में) 'divyang' कहिए।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognizes 21 types of disabilities; 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
दिव्यांगजन अधिकार अधिनियम, 2016 21 प्रकार की दिव्यांगताओं को मान्यता देता है; 3 दिसंबर अंतर्राष्ट्रीय दिव्यांगजन दिवस है।