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infirmity

 

[ ษชnหˆfษœหmษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physical condition

Infirmity refers to a physical or mental weakness or illness, especially one that is chronic or long-lasting.

Synonyms

frailty, illness, weakness

Examples of usage

  • Despite her infirmities, she remained active and independent.
  • The old man struggled with the infirmities of old age.
  • Weakness and frailty are common signs of infirmity.
Context #2 | Noun

moral weakness

Infirmity can also refer to a moral weakness or failing, such as a lack of willpower or self-control.

Synonyms

failing, flaw, weakness

Examples of usage

  • His infirmity of character led to his downfall.
  • She struggled with the infirmity of temptation.

Translations

Translations of the word "infirmity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enfermidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคพเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gebrechlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelemahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะผั–ั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niemoc

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—…ๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infirmitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enfermedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hastalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฌุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nemocnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ choroba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™šๅผฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolezen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veikleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปัั–ะทะดั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒงแƒแƒคแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™iflik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enfermedad

Etymology

The word 'infirmity' originated from the Latin word 'infirmus', which means 'weak' or 'feeble'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe both physical and moral weaknesses. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass a wide range of weaknesses, whether they are related to health, character, or willpower.

See also: infirmary.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,326, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.