Impairment

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɛr.mənt/

Definitions of impairment

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

Example Sentences

A1 She has a hearing impairment and uses a hearing aid.

A2 His visual impairment requires him to use a white cane when walking.

B1 The student's learning impairment was accommodated with extra time on exams.

B2 The new glasses corrected his vision impairment and improved his quality of life.

C1 The impairment of his cognitive abilities was evident after the accident.

C2 The impairment of her motor skills made it difficult for her to perform daily tasks.

Examples of impairment in a Sentence

formal The patient's impairment of motor skills was evident during the physical examination.

informal She struggled with her impairment of vision while trying to read the small print.

slang His impairment from last night's party left him feeling groggy and disoriented.

figurative The company's financial impairment was a result of poor decision-making by the management.

Grammatical Forms of impairment

• plural: impairments
• comparative: more impaired
• superlative: most impaired
• present tense: impairs
• future tense: will impair
• perfect tense: has impaired
• continuous tense: is impairing
• singular: impairment
• positive degree: impaired
• infinitive: impair
• gerund: impairing
• participle: impaired

Origin and Evolution of impairment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'impairment' originated from the Old French word 'empairment' which means 'damage' or 'injury'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impairment' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any kind of decrease in quality or ability, not just physical damage or injury.