impairment
pronunciation
How to pronounce impairment in British English:
UK [ɪmˈpeəmənt]
How to pronounce impairment in American English:
US [ɪmˈpermənt]
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- Noun:
- the occurrence of a change for the worse
- a symptom of reduced quality or strength
- the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
- damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
- the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
Word Origin
- impairment (n.)
- mid-14c., emparement, from Old French empeirement, from empeirier (see impair). Re-Latinized spelling is from 1610s.
Example
- 1. 2 Genes linked to embryonic brain impairment in down 's syndrome
- 2. And a separate recent study found that some dyslexics may have a heightened understanding of space , despite an impairment in language .
- 3. Traditionally , autism spectrum disorders , including asperger 's syndrome , have generally been associated with uneven intellectual profiles and impairment .
- 4. It could be impairment in driving .
- 5. You can diagnose cognitive impairment or specific working memory deficits based on tests , but you cannot diagnose adhd because it is a syndrome composed of a cluster of symptoms .