habilitated
The state of competence which occurs before whatever causes the need for rehabilitation.
Dude, you were never habilitated to begin with.
habilitate
The first time a person learns all important life skills.
Before my kids are grown, I hope that successfully habilitate them.
You know what Oscar's problem is? His parents never took the time to habilitate him.
You know what Oscar's problem is? His parents never took the time to habilitate him.