impairment
/ɪmpˈɛrmʌnt/
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Definitions
Noun
the occurrence of a change for the worse
Noun
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
Noun
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness; "reading disability"; "hearing impairment"
Noun
damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
Noun
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
Synonyms
More General Terms
alteration
change
damage
debasement
decay
degradation
harm
hurt
modification
scathe
softness
unfitness
More Specific Terms
amputation
anorgasmia
astasia
bandy leg
bandy legs
bandyleg
bow leg
bow legs
bowleg
corrosion
decrepitude
deformation
descensus
desolation
detriment
devastation
dilapidation
disability of walking
disintegration
distortion
dysomia
dysphasia
genu valgum
genu varum
hearing disorder
hearing impairment
hurt
hypesthesia
hypoesthesia
knock-knee
ladder
pigeon toes
prolapse
prolapsus
ravel
run
tibia valga
tibia vara
vision defect
visual defect
visual disorder
visual impairment
wear