Impairment ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Impairment ( noun )

1. The act or state of impairing or the condition of being impaired; the reduction in value, usefulness, quality, or excellence.
2. The loss or damage to a person's physical or mental abilities.
3. A decrease in the value of an asset.

Origin:

From the old french word "empairement," meaning "obstruction," which comes from the verb "empairer," meaning "to damage or obstruct.".

Examples:

1. The hurricane caused severe impairment to the city's infrastructure.
2. The patient's memory impairment made it difficult for them to remember even basic information.
3. The impairment of the company's assets reduced its value significantly.
4. The earthquake resulted in significant impairment to the historic building.
5. His vision impairment made it hard for him to drive at night.

(As a verb)

Impairment ( verb )

1. The act or state of impairing or the condition of being impaired; the reduction in value, usefulness, quality, or excellence.
2. The loss or damage to a person's physical or mental abilities.
3. A decrease in the value of an asset.

Origin:

From the old french word "empairement," meaning "obstruction," which comes from the verb "empairer," meaning "to damage or obstruct.".

Examples:

1. The hurricane caused severe impairment to the city's infrastructure.
2. The patient's memory impairment made it difficult for them to remember even basic information.
3. The impairment of the company's assets reduced its value significantly.
4. The earthquake resulted in significant impairment to the historic building.
5. His vision impairment made it hard for him to drive at night.