Infirmed: meaning, definitions and examples
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infirmed
[ ɪnˈfɜːrmd ]
health status
The term 'infirmed' refers to a state of being weak or ill, particularly because of age or a chronic condition. It often describes individuals who are suffering from physical debilities or who have been rendered feeble or frail by sickness or infirmity. While 'infirmed' is less commonly used in modern English, it carries a historical connotation related to vulnerability often associated with older adults. This term may be used in medical or caregiving contexts to indicate someone who requires assistance due to their compromised health.
Synonyms
disabled, feeble, frail, weak.
Examples of usage
- The infirmed patients needed special care.
- Infirmed individuals often struggle with daily activities.
- The infirmed elderly require regular check-ups.
Translations
Translations of the word "infirmed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 informado
🇮🇳 सूचित
🇩🇪 informiert
🇮🇩 diberitahu
🇺🇦 поінформований
🇵🇱 poinformowany
🇯🇵 通知された
🇫🇷 informé
🇪🇸 informado
🇹🇷 bilgilendirilmiş
🇰🇷 알려진
🇸🇦 مُبلغ
🇨🇿 informovaný
🇸🇰 informovaný
🇨🇳 被通知
🇸🇮 obveščen
🇮🇸 tilkynnt
🇰🇿 ақпараттандырылған
🇬🇪 შეტყობინებული
🇦🇿 məlumatlandırılmış
🇲🇽 informado
Etymology
The word 'infirmed' comes from the Latin 'infirmus', meaning weak or feeble, which is a combination of 'in-' meaning not, and 'firmus' meaning strong. Over the centuries, this term evolved in English usage, reflecting the changing perceptions of health, disability, and aging. Historically, many societies viewed infirmity not just as a physical state but also intertwined with social status, often relegating infirmed individuals to positions of dependency. In the past, the infirmed may have relied heavily on family or community support, as medical care was less accessible. The connotation associated with the word has shifted as more inclusive language has emerged, but it still evokes a sense of compassion towards those who are vulnerable due to health issues.