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- [dih-bil-i-teyt]
- /dɪˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt/
- /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-bil-i-teyt]
- /dɪˈbɪl ɪˌteɪt/
Definitions of debilitating word
- adjective debilitating tending to weaken or enfeeble 3
- verb with object debilitating to make weak or feeble; enfeeble: The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely. 1
- noun debilitating (of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm. 1
- adjective debilitating condition: that weakens sb 1
- verb debilitating present participle of debilitate. 0
- adjective debilitating Causing a loss of energy or strength. 0
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Origin of debilitating
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin dēbilitātus (past participle of dēbilitāre), equivalent to dēbilit-, stem of dēbilis weak + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Debilitating
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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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debilitating popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debilitating
adjective debilitating
- incapacitating — to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength; make incapable or unfit; disable.
- devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
- sapping — Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position.
Antonyms for debilitating
adjective debilitating
- refreshing — having the power to restore freshness, vitality, energy, etc.: a refreshing nap.
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