Added 10 October 2026 able-bodied /ˈeɪ.bl̩ˌbɑ.did/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about able-bodied at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Having a strong healthy body. an able seaman Origin From able body + -ed. From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: healthyfitablerobustcleverphysicallysoundwholesomewell-developedadeptperfectwell-established Back to today's word