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debility

de·bil·i·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-bil-i-tee]
    • /dɪˈbɪl ɪ ti/
    • /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-bil-i-tee]
    • /dɪˈbɪl ɪ ti/

Definitions of debility word

  • variable noun debility Debility is a weakness of a person's body or mind, especially one caused by an illness. 3
  • noun debility weakness or infirmity 3
  • noun debility weakness or feebleness, esp. of the body 3
  • noun plural debility a weakened or enfeebled state; weakness: Debility prevented him from getting out of bed. 1
  • noun plural debility a particular mental or physical handicap; disability. 1
  • noun debility Physical weakness, esp. as a result of illness. 1

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Origin of debility

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English debylite < Middle French debilite < Latin dēbilitās, equivalent to dēbil(is) weak + -itās -ity

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Parts of speech for Debility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

debility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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Synonyms for debility

noun debility

  • decrepitude — Decrepitude is the state of being very old and in poor condition.
  • feebleness — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
  • disease — a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect of genetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons, nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorable environmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.
  • malaise — a condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort, often marking the onset of a disease.
  • frailty — the quality or state of being frail.

Antonyms for debility

noun debility

  • health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
  • soundness — free from injury, damage, defect, disease, etc.; in good condition; healthy; robust: a sound heart; a sound mind.
  • healthiness — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
  • capability — If you have the capability or the capabilities to do something, you have the ability or the qualities that are necessary to do it.
  • vigor — active strength or force.

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