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impairment
/ɪm ˈpɛr mənt/
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the occurrence of a change for the worse
impairment meaning(s)
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- (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
- (n) damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
- (n) the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
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- Previous research has linked active smoking with cognitive impairment.
- In a small study of drunkenness in young and older adults, the older ones were less likely to judge their own impairment accurately.
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impala
/ɪm ˈpɑ lə/
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African antelope with ridged curved horns; moves with enormous leaps
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impala lily
South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink…
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impale
/ɪm ˈpeɪl/
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pierce with a sharp stake or point
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impalement
/ɪm ˈpɛɪl mənt/
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the act of piercing with a sharpened stake as a form of punishment…
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impalpability
the quality of being intangible and not perceptible by touch
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impalpable
/ɪm ˈpæl pə bl/
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incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense…
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impalpably
not substantially; lacking substantial expression or fullness
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impanel
/ɪm ˈpæ nəl/
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enter into a list of prospective jurors
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impanelled
enter into a list of prospective jurors
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impanelling
enter into a list of prospective jurors
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imparipinnate
(a leaf shape) pinnate with a single leaflet at the apex
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impart
/ɪm ˈpɑrt/
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transmit (knowledge or skills)
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impartation
/ˌɪm pɑ ˈtɛɪ ʃən/
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the transmission of information
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impartial
/ɪm ˈpɑr ʃəl/
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showing lack of favoritism
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impartiality
/ɪm ˌpɑr ʃi ˈæ lɪ ti/
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an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
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impartially
/ɪm ˈpɑr ʃə li/
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in an impartial manner
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imparting
/ɪm ˈpɑr tɪŋ/
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the transmission of information
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impassable
/ɪm ˈpæ sə bəl/
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incapable of being passed
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impasse
/ɪm ˈpæs/
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a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
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impassioned
/ɪm ˈpæ ʃənd/
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characterized by intense emotion
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impassive
/ɪm ˈpæ sɪv/
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having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused…
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impassively
/ɪm ˈpæ sɪv li/
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in an impassive manner
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impassiveness
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions