impairments

noun

the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)

damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

a symptom of reduced quality or strength

the occurrence of a change for the worse

Roots

peiorpair- · Latin · worse

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Where does impairments come from?

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