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- [freyl-tee, frey-uh l-]
- /ˈfreɪl ti, ˈfreɪ əl-/
- /ˈfreɪl.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [freyl-tee, frey-uh l-]
- /ˈfreɪl ti, ˈfreɪ əl-/
Definitions of frailty word
- noun plural frailty the quality or state of being frail. 1
- noun plural frailty moral weakness; liability to yield to temptation. 1
- noun plural frailty a fault resulting from moral weakness: frailties of the human flesh. 1
- noun frailty The condition of being weak and delicate. 1
- noun frailty physical fragility 1
- noun frailty moral weakness 1
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Origin of frailty
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English frailte, frelete < Old French frailete < Latin fragilitāt- (stem of fragilitās). See frail1, -ity
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Parts of speech for Frailty
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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frailty popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
frailty usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frailty
noun frailty
- defect — A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
- failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
- imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
- foible — a minor weakness or failing of character; slight flaw or defect: an all-too-human foible.
- deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
Antonyms for frailty
noun frailty
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
- 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.
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