English Explanatory Dictionary

ablesplaining

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of a nondisabled person condescendingly explaining disability, especially with the presumption that the disabled lack relevant understanding or authority, or are not in a position to speak for themselves.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of ablesplain

Word forms

ablesplaining

Etymology

From ablesplain.

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