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- [fee-buh l]
- /ˈfi bəl/
- /ˈfiːblnəs/
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- [fee-buh l]
- /ˈfi bəl/
Definitions of feebleness word
- adjective feebleness physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail. 1
- adjective feebleness weak intellectually or morally: a feeble mind. 1
- adjective feebleness lacking in volume, loudness, brightness, distinctness, etc.: a feeble voice; feeble light. 1
- adjective feebleness lacking in force, strength, or effectiveness: feeble resistance; feeble arguments. 1
- noun feebleness The quality or state of being feeble; debility; infirmity. 1
- noun feebleness physical weakness 1
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Origin of feebleness
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English feble < Old French, variant of fleible (by dissimilation) < Latin flēbilis lamentable, equivalent to flē(re) to weep + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Feebleness
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feebleness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
feebleness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for feebleness
noun feebleness
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- languor — lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
- inadequacy — Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
- flimsy — without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure.
- frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.
Antonyms for feebleness
noun feebleness
- sufficiency — the state or fact of being sufficient; adequacy.
- vigor — active strength or force.
- healthiness — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- effectiveness — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
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