What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disenable
Example
The injury disenabled him from playing soccer. [disenable: verb]
Example
The lack of resources disenabled the team from completing the project. [disenabled: past tense]
disable
Example
The hacker disabled the security system. [disable: verb]
Example
The accident left him disabled and unable to walk. [disabled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disable is more commonly used than disenable in everyday language. Disable is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while disenable is less common and may sound outdated or formal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disenable and disable?
Disenable may sound more formal or archaic than disable. Disable is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.