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 impairment impairment /ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt/

noun

  1. () The occurrence of a change for the worse  ( impairment , harm , damage )
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
      The storm caused severe damage to the houses and infrastructure.
    The storm caused severe damage to the houses and infrastructure.
  2. The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)  ( constipation , deadening , impairment , stultification )
    the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
  3. Damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality  ( impairment )
    damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
  4. The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness  ( disablement , impairment , handicap , disability )
    the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
     Reading disability
    reading disability
     Hearing impairment
    hearing impairment
  5. A symptom of reduced quality or strength  ( impairment , deterioration )
    a symptom of reduced quality or strength