Synonyms for impairment


Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-pair-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛər mənt


Définition of impairment

Origin :
  • mid-14c., emparement, from Old French empeirement, from empeirier (see impair). Re-Latinized spelling is from 1610s.
  • noun breakage
Example sentences :
  • In every instance there is an impairment of natural nervous force.
  • Extract from : « The Action of Medicines in the System » by Frederick William Headland
  • He cannot, however, advance any other cause of this impairment than abnormal heat.
  • Extract from : « On the Natural Faculties » by Galen
  • Pain or impairment of function indicate removal after convalescence.
  • Extract from : « Gunshot Roentgenograms » by Clyde S. Ford
  • By nature, women should be more subject to impairment of voice than men.
  • Extract from : « The Voice » by Frank E. Miller
  • The impairment does not, however, amount to absolute blindness.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 » by Various
  • This impairment of movement has its origin generally in a want of use.
  • Extract from : « Schweigger on Squint » by C. Schweigger
  • The abuse of tobacco leads to impairment of vision in the growing youth.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement No. 822 » by Various
  • She was a short, stoutly-built figure, somewhat past the middle of life, but without any impairment of activity in her movements.
  • Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. » by Various
  • Then again, the production of undesirable flavors or impairment in texture may arise from imperfect curing conditions.
  • Extract from : « Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition » by H. L. Russell
  • She was a short, stoutly built figure, somewhat past the middle of life, but without any impairment of activity in her movements.
  • Extract from : « Maurice Tiernay Soldier of Fortune » by Charles James Lever

Antonyms for impairment

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