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1. impairment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] the occurrence of a change for the worse.

Etymology

  • impairment (English)
  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • impair (English)
  • empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

2. impairment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • impairment (English)
  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • impair (English)
  • empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. impairment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness.

Etymology

  • impairment (English)
  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • impair (English)
  • empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. impairment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine).

Etymology

  • impairment (English)
  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • impair (English)
  • empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. impairment

noun. ['ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt'] a symptom of reduced quality or strength.

Etymology

  • impairment (English)
  • -ment (English)
  • -amentum (Latin)
  • impair (English)
  • empeirier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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