"diffability" meaning in English

See diffability in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: diffabilities [plural]
Etymology: Blend of different + ability, as a play on disability intended to remove the term's negative connotations. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|different|ability}} Blend of different + ability, {{m|en|disability}} disability Head templates: {{en-noun}} diffability (plural diffabilities)
  1. (uncommon) A psychological condition, such as Asperger's syndrome, viewed as a natural neurological variation rather than a disability or disorder. Tags: uncommon Related terms: neurodiversity
    Sense id: en-diffability-en-noun-7fI2h~WL Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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