impaired

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

im·paired

adj \-ˈperd\

Definition of IMPAIRED

: being in a less than perfect or whole condition: as a : disabled or functionally defective —often used in combination <hearing-impaired> b : intoxicated by alcohol or narcotics <driving while impaired>

Examples of IMPAIRED

  1. <driving while impaired is against the law>
  2. <special devices for sight-impaired visitors>

First Known Use of IMPAIRED

1582

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