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Handicap (Noun)

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Her visual impairment was a significant handicap that made everyday tasks a challenge.
The athlete's knee injury was a temporary handicap that kept him out of the game for several weeks.
The lack of wheelchair accessibility in the building was a major handicap for people with mobility issues.
The child's learning disability was a handicap that required special accommodations in the classroom.
The company's policy of providing assistive technology helped to mitigate the handicap of employees with disabilities.