impairment

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
  2. noun a symptom of reduced quality or strength
  3. noun the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

Etymology

From Middle English empeirement, empeyrement, emparement, from Anglo-Norman empairement, emperement, enpeirement, from Old French ampirement, anpirement, enperement, equivalent to impair + -ment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

damage, harm

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