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infirmity

in·fir·mi·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-fur-mi-tee]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr mɪ ti/
    • /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fur-mi-tee]
    • /ɪnˈfɜr mɪ ti/

Definitions of infirmity word

  • noun plural infirmity a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age. 1
  • noun plural infirmity quality or state of being infirm; lack of strength. 1
  • noun plural infirmity a moral weakness or failing. 1
  • noun infirmity Physical or mental weakness. 1
  • noun infirmity physical or mental weakness 1
  • noun infirmity the state or quality of being infirm 0

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Origin of infirmity

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English infirmite < Latin infirmitās. See infirm, -ity

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Parts of speech for Infirmity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

infirmity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.

infirmity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for infirmity

noun infirmity

  • malady — any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated.
  • ailment — An ailment is an illness, especially one that is not very serious.
  • imperfection — an imperfect detail; flaw: a law full of imperfections.
  • deficiency — Deficiency in something, especially something that your body needs, is not having enough of it.
  • affliction — An affliction is something which causes physical or mental suffering.

Antonyms for infirmity

noun infirmity

  • health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
  • perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
  • advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
  • strong point — Bridge. a long suit that contains high cards.
  • improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.

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