impairment
- n the occurrence of a change for the worse
- n a symptom of reduced quality or strength
- n the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
hearing impairment - n damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
- n the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
impala
- n African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps
impala lily
- n South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics
impalement
- n the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment or torture
impalpability
- n the quality of being intangible and not perceptible by touch
impartiality
- n an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
imparting
- n the transmission of information
- v transmit (knowledge or skills)
- v bestow a quality on
- v transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
impasse
- n a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
reached an impasse on the negotiations - n a street with only one way in or out
impassiveness
- n apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
impassivity
- n apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
impasto
- n painting that applies the pigment thickly so that brush or palette knife marks are visible
impatience
- n a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
- n a restless desire for change and excitement
- n a dislike of anything that causes delay
impatiens capensis
- n North American annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil
impeachment
- n a formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office