What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disenabled
Example
The security system was disenabled for maintenance purposes. [disenabled: verb]
Example
The injury disenabled him from playing in the game. [disenabled: past tense]
Example
The disenabled employee was given an alternative task to complete. [disenabled: adjective]
disable
Example
Please disable the pop-up blocker on your browser. [disable: verb]
Example
The injury disabled him from playing in the game. [disabled: past tense]
Example
The disabled employee was given an alternative task to complete. [disabled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disable is more commonly used than disenabled in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disenabled and disable?
Disable is more commonly used in formal contexts, while disenabled is more informal and less commonly used.
