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- [in-furm]
- /ɪnˈfɜrm/
- /ɪnˈfɜːm/
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- [in-furm]
- /ɪnˈfɜrm/
Definitions of infirm word
- adjective infirm feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing. 1
- adjective infirm unsteadfast, faltering, or irresolute, as persons or the mind; vacillating: infirm of purpose. 1
- adjective infirm not firm, solid, or strong: an infirm support. 1
- adjective infirm unsound or invalid, as an argument or a property title. 1
- verb with object infirm to invalidate. 1
- noun infirm Not physically or mentally strong, esp. through age or illness. 1
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Origin of infirm
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English infirme < Latin infirmus. See in-3, firm1
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Parts of speech for Infirm
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preposition
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infirm 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.
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 infirm
adj infirm
- insecure — subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person.
- ill — of unsound physical or mental health; unwell; sick: She felt ill, so her teacher sent her to the nurse.
- anemic — Pathology. suffering from anemia.
- decrepit — Something that is decrepit is old and in bad condition. Someone who is decrepit is old and weak.
- unstable — not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady.
adjective infirm
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adj infirm
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- robust — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
- sound — The, a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand, connecting the Kattegat and the Baltic. 87 miles (140 km) long; 3–30 miles (5–48 km) wide.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- firm — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
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