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prolapse vs impairment

impairment vs prolapse

prolapse and impairment both are nouns.

prolapse is a verb but impairment is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prolapse Yes No Yes No
impairment Yes No No No
As nouns, impairment is a hypernym of prolapse; that is, impairment is a word with a broader meaning than prolapse:
  • prolapse: the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus)
  • impairment: the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
Other hypernyms of prolapse include disability, disablement, handicap.
prolapse (noun) impairment (noun)
the slipping or falling out of place of an organ (as the uterus) 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
prolapse (verb) impairment (verb)
slip or fall out of place, as of body parts
Difference between prolapse and impairment

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