impairment
Translation
impairment, disability, damage
Examples
He has a hearing impairment.
He has a hearing impairment.
The accident resulted in a serious impairment.
The accident resulted in a serious impairment.
Grammar Patterns
an impairment ((of sth.)) He has an impairment of his left leg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disability, defect, damage, weakness
Etymology
From the verb 'impair' + '-ment', a suffix forming nouns.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'impair'. It refers to the state of being weakened or damaged.