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Feebler: meaning, definitions and examples

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feebler

 

[ ˈfiːblər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

Feebler is the comparative form of the adjective 'feeble', which means lacking physical strength or vitality. It is used to describe someone or something that is weaker than another. This term can refer both to physical conditions and to states of mind or actions that lack power or effectiveness. When someone describes a person as feebler, they may be implying that the individual is less capable or less persuasive than others.

Synonyms

frailer, less strong, weaker

Examples of usage

  • Her argument was feebler than his.
  • The feebler cat struggled in the match.
  • He felt feebler after the illness.

Translations

Translations of the word "feebler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fraco

🇮🇳 कमज़ोर

🇩🇪 schwächer

🇮🇩 lebih lemah

🇺🇦 слабший

🇵🇱 słabszy

🇯🇵 より弱い

🇫🇷 plus faible

🇪🇸 más débil

🇹🇷 daha zayıf

🇰🇷 더 약한

🇸🇦 أضعف

🇨🇿 slabší

🇸🇰 slabší

🇨🇳 更弱

🇸🇮 šibkejši

🇮🇸 veikari

🇰🇿 әлсіз

🇬🇪 მოქნილად

🇦🇿 daha zəif

🇲🇽 más débil

Word origin

The word 'feebler' originates from the Middle English 'feble' which itself stems from the Old French word 'feeble', derived from the Latin 'flebelis', meaning 'weak'. This Latin term is related to the verb 'flēbēre', which means 'to weep' or 'to cry', implying a sense of weakness or vulnerability. The usage of 'feeble' has evolved over the centuries, and by the Middle Ages, it was commonly used in English to denote weakness not just in physical terms, but also in mental and moral contexts. The comparative 'feebler' began to appear in texts as the language developed, reflecting the necessity to compare levels of weakness among subjects. While the word has retained its core meaning throughout its history, it has also adopted wider connotations related to inability and lack of influence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,311, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.