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How do you spell Disability?

Correct spelling

disability

DIS + ABIL + ITY.

Why is disability spelled this way?

From DIS (not) + ABILITY. A disability names what the standard framework does not accommodate — the word defines by negation, which is why many prefer identity-first alternatives.

Common misspellings of disability

disabiltydisablitydisabiletydissability

Example

The law protects people with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell disability?+
The correct spelling is "disability". DIS + ABIL + ITY.
Is it disabilty or disability?+
The correct spelling is "disability", not "disabilty". This word gets 8,000+ monthly searches.

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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