C1
disability vs impairment vs inability
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disabilitynoun/ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning a physical or mental condition that makes some everyday activities difficult | Goes with people with disabilities | Example The new library is fully accessible to people with disabilities. |
| impairmentnoun/ɪmˈper.mənt/ | Meaning a condition in which part of the body or mind does not work fully | Goes with hearing impairment | Example He has a hearing impairment and wears a small device in each ear. |
| inabilitynoun/ˌɪn.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the fact of not being able to do something | Goes with inability to pay | Example Her inability to concentrate made studying very difficult. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Children with a learning may need extra support at school.