adj :  being in a less than perfect or whole condition: as  a  :  handicapped or functionally defective - often used in combination <hearing-impaired>   b  :  intoxicated by alcohol or narcotics <driving while >  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  im·pu·ri·ty 
 
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