verb transitiveWord forms: ˌdisenˈabled or ˌdisenˈabling
to cause to become unable or incapable; prevent or disable
disenable in American English
(ˌdɪsenˈeibəl)
transitive verbWord forms: -bled, -bling
to deprive of ability; make unable; prevent
Word origin
[1595–1605; dis-1 + enable]This word is first recorded in the period 1595–1605. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Creole, detail, domain, exposure, premium