impairment

A noun referring to a condition of reduced quality, strength, or function, often resulting from physical or mental unfitness, damage, or routine that renders something less effective.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние сниженного качества, силы или функции, часто возникающее в результате физической или умственной непригодности, повреждения или рутины, делающей что-либо менее эффективным.esSustantivo que designa el estado o efecto de una reducción en la calidad, fuerza o función de algo, frecuentemente debido a daño físico o mental, deterioro o una condición que hace algo menos eficaz.frSubstantif désignant un état de qualité, de force ou de fonction réduite, souvent résultant d'une incapacité physique ou mentale, d'une lésion ou d'un processus qui rend quelque chose moins efficace.deSubstantiv, das einen Zustand verminderter Qualität, Kraft oder Funktion bezeichnet, oft infolge körperlicher oder geistiger Beeinträchtigung, Schädigung oder Abnutzung, wodurch etwas weniger wirksam wird.ptSubstantivo que designa a condição de qualidade, força ou função reduzida, frequentemente resultante de dano físico ou mental, defeito ou desgaste que torna algo menos eficaz.zh名词，指质量、力量或功能下降的状态，常由身体或精神上的缺陷、损伤或长期损耗导致，使某事物变得不如以前有效。arاسم يدل على حالة انخفاض في الجودة أو القوة أو الوظيفة، وغالبًا ما ينتج عن ضرر جسدي أو عقلي أو تلف أو ضعف يجعل الشيء أقل فعالية.

1. Physical or mental disability B2 formal medical

   A condition where a person's physical or mental abilities are reduced or limited.

   • The accident caused a permanent visual impairment.
   • Hearing impairment can affect communication skills.
   • The program supports people with cognitive impairments.

   ruНарушениеesDiscapacidad física o mentalfrhandicap (physique ou mental)deBeeinträchtigungptDeficiênciazh损伤arإعاقة

   Synonyme: afflictiondefectdisabilitydisorderhandicapincapacityinfirmitylimitation

   Antonyme: abilitycapabilityfitnesssoundness

2. Reduction in quality or strength B2 formal

   A decline or weakening in the quality, function, or effectiveness of something.

   • The impairment of the machine's performance was due to lack of maintenance.
   • Long-term stress can lead to an impairment of memory.
   • The drug caused an impairment of motor functions.

   ruУхудшениеesDeterioro o disminución de la calidadfrdétériorationdeVerschlechterungptDeterioraçãozh损害arتدهور

   Synonyme: damagedebilitationdeclinedegradationdeteriorationreductionweakening

   Antonyme: enhancementimprovementstrengthening

3. Damage or deterioration B2 formal

   Harm or damage that results in a reduction of strength, value, or usefulness.

   • The flood caused significant impairment to the building's foundation.
   • The impairment of the road surface made driving dangerous.
   • The impairment of the ecosystem was caused by pollution.

   ruПовреждение или ухудшениеesDeterioro o dañofrDétérioration, dommagedeSchädigung oder VerschlechterungptDano ou deterioraçãozh损害或损伤arتلف أو تدهور

   Synonyme: damagedebilitationdegradationdeteriorationharmreductionweakening

   Antonyme: enhancementimprovementrepairrestorationstrengthening

• impairments plural form
• impairments' possessive plural form
• impairment's possessive singular form