impairment — the 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/
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
Physical condition reducing normal functioning
High payment for treatment, but impairment remains
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin impairare, meaning 'to make worse' or 'to damage'. It entered English through Middle French, where the Latin root was adapted before being adopted into English vocabulary.
Breakdown
im- (into, causing a state of) + pair (from pairare, to make worse) + -ment (noun suffix indicating a state or condition). The Latin impairare combines im- (into) with pairare (to worsen or damage).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Too much social media causes impairment of real-world communication abilities.”
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