impairment
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/ɪmˈpɛrmənt/
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/ɪmˈpeəmənt/
damage or deficiency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'impairment' originates from the Old French word 'empeirement', where 'em-' meant 'in' and 'peire' meant 'worse'.
Historical Evolution
'empeirement' transformed into the Middle English word 'empeirement', and eventually became the modern English word 'impairment'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make worse', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a condition of being damaged'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which a part of the body or mind is damaged or does not work well.
Hearing impairment can affect communication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35