Impairment

/ɪmˈpɛr.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a loss of normal function or ability, especially involving physical or mental capabilities.

The patient's visual impairment required the use of special aids to navigate.

the state of being impaired or weakened.

Hearing impairment can significantly affect communication skills.

a condition that diminishes the quality of a person's health or functioning.

The study focused on the cognitive impairment observed in elderly patients.

deterioration or damage to a system or process.

Impairment of the infrastructure can lead to severe delays in service delivery.

From the Latin 'impairare', meaning to make worse.

intellectual impairment

A decrease in cognitive function that affects thinking and learning.

impairment assessment

The evaluation of an individual's ability to perform daily activities.

visual impairment

A condition that affects a person's sight significantly.

disability

A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.

dysfunction

Impaired or abnormal functioning.

malfunction

Failing to function normally or satisfactorily.

Buzzed

He was feeling a bit buzzed after a couple of drinks.

Wrecked

After the party, he was completely wrecked.