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Definition of Impairment
1. Noun. The occurrence of a change for the worse.
Exact synonyms: Damage, Harm
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Specialized synonyms: Detriment, Hurt, Deformation, Distortion, Ladder, Ravel, Run
Derivative terms: Damage, Harm, Impair
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Specialized synonyms: Detriment, Hurt, Deformation, Distortion, Ladder, Ravel, Run
Derivative terms: Damage, Harm, Impair
2. Noun. A symptom of reduced quality or strength.
Exact synonyms: Deterioration
Generic synonyms: Decay
Specialized synonyms: Corrosion, Desolation, Devastation, Decrepitude, Dilapidation, Wear
Derivative terms: Deteriorate, Deteriorate
Generic synonyms: Decay
Specialized synonyms: Corrosion, Desolation, Devastation, Decrepitude, Dilapidation, Wear
Derivative terms: Deteriorate, Deteriorate
3. Noun. The condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness. "Hearing impairment"
Exact synonyms: Disability, Disablement, Handicap
Specialized synonyms: Bandy Leg, Bandyleg, Bow Leg, Bowleg, Genu Varum, Tibia Vara, Anorgasmia, Dysphasia, Disability Of Walking, Astasia, Amputation, Hearing Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Dysomia, Vision Defect, Visual Defect, Visual Disorder, Visual Impairment, Descensus, Prolapse, Prolapsus, Hypesthesia, Hypoesthesia, Genu Valgum, Knock-knee, Tibia Valga, Pigeon Toes, Bandy Legs, Bow Leg, Bow Legs, Disintegration
Generic synonyms: Softness, Unfitness
Derivative terms: Disabled, Disable, Disable, Handicap
Specialized synonyms: Bandy Leg, Bandyleg, Bow Leg, Bowleg, Genu Varum, Tibia Vara, Anorgasmia, Dysphasia, Disability Of Walking, Astasia, Amputation, Hearing Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Dysomia, Vision Defect, Visual Defect, Visual Disorder, Visual Impairment, Descensus, Prolapse, Prolapsus, Hypesthesia, Hypoesthesia, Genu Valgum, Knock-knee, Tibia Valga, Pigeon Toes, Bandy Legs, Bow Leg, Bow Legs, Disintegration
Generic synonyms: Softness, Unfitness
Derivative terms: Disabled, Disable, Disable, Handicap
4. Noun. Damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality.
5. Noun. The act of making something futile and useless (as by routine).
Exact synonyms: Constipation, Deadening, Stultification
Generic synonyms: Debasement, Degradation
Derivative terms: Deaden, Deaden
Generic synonyms: Debasement, Degradation
Derivative terms: Deaden, Deaden
Definition of Impairment
1. n. The state of being impaired; injury.
Definition of Impairment
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Medical Definition of Impairment
1. A physical or mental defect at the level of a body system or organ. The official WHO definition is: any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological or anatomical structure or function. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Impairment
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