Definitions
- Referring to a person who has a physical or mental condition that limits their ability to perform certain tasks. - Describing a situation where something is not functioning properly or is out of order. - Talking about a system or feature that has been intentionally deactivated or made inoperable.
- Referring to a person who has a physical or mental condition that affects their ability to function normally. - Describing a situation where something is damaged or weakened, resulting in reduced effectiveness or functionality. - Talking about a substance or material that has been altered or contaminated, making it less pure or potent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to limitations or restrictions in functioning.
- 2Both can be used to describe people with physical or mental conditions.
- 3Both can be used to describe situations where something is not functioning properly.
- 4Both can be used to describe situations where there is a reduction in effectiveness or functionality.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Disabled typically refers to a permanent or long-term condition, while impaired can refer to a temporary or short-term condition.
- 2Severity: Disabled implies a more significant limitation or restriction than impaired.
- 3Focus: Disabled emphasizes the inability to perform certain tasks, while impaired emphasizes a reduction in effectiveness or functionality.
- 4Usage: Disabled is more commonly used to describe people, while impaired is more commonly used to describe things or situations.
- 5Connotation: Disabled can have a negative connotation, while impaired is more neutral.
Remember this!
Disabled and impaired are synonyms that refer to limitations or restrictions in functioning. However, disabled typically refers to a permanent or long-term condition that significantly limits a person's ability to perform certain tasks, while impaired can refer to a temporary or short-term condition that results in reduced effectiveness or functionality. Additionally, disabled is more commonly used to describe people, while impaired is more commonly used to describe things or situations.
