How do you pronounce impairment?

impairment is pronounced as ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt.

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impairment

⚠️impairment

noun

ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impair impale

impairment synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison

Meaning

The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.

Decline in physical or mental functionality

Example Sentences

Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.

Sleep deprivation leads to cognitive impairment.

Synonyms

Dysfunction, Disability, Deficiency

Entry 1

Dysfunction, Disability

Entry 2

Dysfunction, Deficiency, Disability

Antonyms

Improvement, Enhancement, Recovery

Entry 1

Improvement, Enhancement

Entry 2

Enhancement, Improvement, Recovery

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