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frailer

 

[ ˈfreɪlər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

Frailer refers to a state of being physically weak or delicate. This term is often used to describe individuals who have a reduced level of strength, vitality, or resilience, often due to age or illness.

Synonyms

delicate, feebler, fragile, weaker.

Examples of usage

  • The frailer individuals in the nursing home require more assistance.
  • As he grew older, he became frailer and needed help with daily tasks.
  • The frailer branches of the tree are more susceptible to breaking in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "frailer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais frágil

🇮🇳 कमज़ोर

🇩🇪 zerbrechlicher

🇮🇩 lebih rapuh

🇺🇦 крихкіший

🇵🇱 bardziej kruchy

🇯🇵 より壊れやすい

🇫🇷 plus fragile

🇪🇸 más frágil

🇹🇷 daha kırılgan

🇰🇷 더 약한

🇸🇦 أكثر هشاشة

🇨🇿 křehčí

🇸🇰 krehkejší

🇨🇳 更脆弱的

🇸🇮 bol krhek

🇮🇸 friðari

🇰🇿 әлсіз

🇬🇪 მეტად მყიფე

🇦🇿 daha kövrək

🇲🇽 más frágil

Etymology

The term 'frail' originates from the Latin word 'fragilis,' which means 'easily broken or shattered.' It has evolved in usage through Middle English, where it appeared as 'frail,' to describe something weak or delicate. By adding the comparative suffix '-er,' the term 'frailer' developed to indicate a greater degree of frailty. This evolution highlights the term's connection to physical and metaphorical weakness, often symbolizing vulnerability amongst individuals or objects.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,145, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.