disability vs impairment

impairment vs disability

disability and impairment both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
disability	Yes	No	No	No
impairment	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, disability and impairment are synonyms defined as:

disability and impairment: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

Other synonyms of disability include disablement, handicap.

disability (noun)	impairment (noun)
the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness	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 disability and impairment

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