ablebodied
Sound of body
Able-bodied means having a healthy, capable body—one free from physical disability or limitation.
The term often appears in contexts distinguishing those who can perform physical tasks from those who cannot: The able-bodied passengers helped evacuate the injured.
It carries an implicit contrast with disability, which some find reductive.
Usually hyphenated, though ablebodied and able bodied also appear.
Proper or healthy
- healthyIn good physical condition
- robustStrong and durable
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
strong · hardy · hearty · hale · sound · whole · unimpaired · functional
Having well-developed sinews
- powerfulHaving great strength
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- strappingMuscular and hale
burly · sinewy · husky · stalwart · rugged · tough · resilient · mighty
Not having a condition limiting function
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- ableismBias against disabled individuals
- accessibilityEase of approach
- accommodationShelter or housing provided
inclusion · normative · unmarked · typical · mainstream · default · unaccommodated · barrier-free
Suitable for work
- workingIn active function
- productiveGenerating useful output
- laborerPhysical task performer
- serviceableFit for purpose
operational · available · eligible · conscript · enlisted · recruit · worker · contributor
fit
Proper or healthy
vigorous · strong · hardy · hearty · hale · sound · whole · unimpaired · functional · mobile
muscular
Having well-developed sinews
- powerfulHaving great strength
- brawnyPhysically powerful, well-muscled
- athleticPhysically strong and active
strapping · burly · sinewy · husky · stalwart · rugged · tough · resilient · mighty · well-built
nondisabled
Not having a condition limiting function
- privilegedHaving special advantages
- ableismBias against disabled individuals
- accessibilityEase of approach
accommodation · inclusion · normative · unmarked · typical · mainstream · default · unaccommodated · barrier-free
employable
Suitable for work
- workingIn active function
- productiveGenerating useful output
- laborerPhysical task performer
serviceable · operational · available · eligible · conscript · enlisted · recruit · worker · contributor · manual
ablebodieddisabled
Made unable to function
physically disabled · handicapped · impaired · wheelchair-bound · paralyzed
body, able, ability, enable, bodily, disabled, disable, abilities, embodiment