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impairmentthe state of having a physical or mental condition that reduces normal functioning

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the state of having a physical or mental condition that reduces normal functioning

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpermənt/

Korean meaning: 신체적 또는 정신적 기능이 손상된 상태, 장애

Korean pronunciation: 임-페어-먼트 (강세: 페어)

Example Sentences

  • His gaming addiction caused serious impairment to his social skills.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with a mild cognitive impairment.
  • Students with learning impairments need special educational support.

impairment

NOUN

//ɪmˈpermənt//

the state of having a physical or mental condition that reduces normal functioning

impairment concept
💡 Concept

Physical condition reducing normal functioning

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impairment rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

High payment for treatment, but impairment remains

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪmˈpermənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpeəmənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixim--
Rootpair
Suffix--ment

Origin

라틴어 'impairare'에서 유래되었으며, '악화시키다, 손상시키다'라는 뜻을 가졌습니다. 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔죠.

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🎵Rhyme

paymentstatementtreatment
payment
statement
treatment

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His gaming addiction caused serious impairment to his social skills.

The doctor diagnosed her with a mild cognitive impairment.

Students with learning impairments need special educational support.

😄 Fun example

Too much social media causes impairment of real-world communication abilities.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

disabilitydysfunctionhandicapdeficiencydamage

Antonyms

enhancementimprovementrecovery

Related

impairimpaireddisorderconditiondeficit