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When used to describe a person, this term is increasingly viewed as offensive or outdated in many English-speaking cultures. Modern usage prefers person-first language, such as "a person with a physical disability," to avoid defining an individual by their impairment. Using this word in a social or professional context can be perceived as insensitive or derogatory.
In a figurative or systemic sense, the word remains common and acceptable. It describes a state of total dysfunction or severe impairment, often used in news reports regarding infrastructure, economies, or political systems to emphasize a catastrophic failure that prevents normal operation.
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