Meaning & use
impairment
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a condition in which a part of the body or mind does not function as well as it normally would.
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The accident left her with a permanent hearing impairment.
The clinic offers support for people with visual impairments.
A note on using this word
Used respectfully in medical and legal contexts to describe a specific reduction in function, rather than as a general insult.
Words with a similar meaning
disabilitydamage
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