noun
1. the occurrence of a change for the worse (Freq. 1)
• Hypernyms: ↑change, ↑alteration, ↑modification
• Hyponyms:
2. the act of making something futile and useless (as by routine)
• Syn: ↑stultification, ↑constipation, ↑deadening
• Hypernyms: ↑degradation, ↑debasement
3. the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
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reading disability
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hearing impairment
• Syn: ↑disability, ↑disablement, ↑handicap
• Derivationally related forms: ↑handicap (for: ↑handicap), ↑disable (for: ↑disablement), ↑disabled (for: ↑disability)
• Hyponyms:
↑bowleg, ↑bow leg, ↑bandyleg, ↑bandy leg, ↑genu varum, ↑tibia vara, ↑anorgasmia, ↑dysphasia, ↑disability of walking, ↑astasia, ↑amputation, ↑hearing impairment, ↑hearing disorder, ↑dysomia, ↑visual impairment, ↑visual defect, ↑vision defect, ↑visual disorder, ↑prolapse, ↑prolapsus, ↑descensus, ↑hypoesthesia, ↑hypesthesia, ↑knock-knee, ↑genu valgum, ↑tibia valga, ↑pigeon toes, ↑bow legs, ↑bandy legs, ↑disintegration
4. a symptom of reduced quality or strength
• Syn: ↑deterioration
• Derivationally related forms: ↑deteriorate (for: ↑deterioration)
• Hypernyms: ↑decay
• Hyponyms: ↑corrosion, ↑devastation, ↑desolation, ↑decrepitude, ↑dilapidation, ↑wear
5. damage that results in a reduction of strength or quality
• Derivationally related forms: ↑impair
Useful english dictionary. 2012.