English Explanatory Dictionary

infirmity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.
  2. A moral weakness or defect.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfɜːmɪti/ /ɪnˈfɜɹməti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-infirmity.wav

Word forms

infirmity infirmities

Etymology

From infirm + -ity.

Synonyms

caducity
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