verb
impair
Impair (verb) means to weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
verb
1
To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
2
To grow worse; to deteriorate.
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Etymology
From Middle English impairen, empeiren, from Old French empeirier, from Early Medieval Latin impeiōrāre, from in- + Late Latin peiōrāre (“worsen”), from peiōrem (“worse”), comparative of malus (“bad”).
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What is the meaning of impair?
"impair" (verb) means to weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
What are the different meanings of impair?
"impair" has 2 main meanings: 1. To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on; 2. To grow worse; to deteriorate.