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detriment vs impairment

impairment vs detriment

detriment and impairment both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detriment Yes No No No
impairment Yes No No No
As nouns, impairment is a hypernym of detriment; that is, impairment is a word with a broader meaning than detriment:
  • detriment: a damage or loss
  • impairment: the occurrence of a change for the worse
Other hypernyms of detriment include damage, harm.
detriment (noun) impairment (noun)
a damage or loss damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
the occurrence of a change for the worse
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
Difference between detriment and impairment

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