impairment Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
    harm; damage.
  2. noun a symptom of reduced quality or strength
    deterioration.
  3. noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
    handicap; disablement; disability.
    • reading disability
    • hearing impairment
  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)
    stultification; deadening; constipation.

WordNet


Im*pair"ment noun
Etymology
OE. enpeirement, OF. empirement.
Definitions
  1. The state of being impaired; injury. "The impairment of my health." Dryden.

Webster 1913