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- [leym]
- /leɪm/
- /ˈleɪmnɪs/
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- [leym]
- /leɪm/
Definitions of lameness word
- adjective lameness crippled or physically disabled, especially in the foot or leg so as to limp or walk with difficulty. 1
- adjective lameness impaired or disabled through defect or injury: a lame arm. 1
- adjective lameness weak; inadequate; unsatisfactory; clumsy: a lame excuse. 1
- adjective lameness Slang. out of touch with modern fads or trends; unsophisticated. 1
- verb with object lameness to make lame or defective. 1
- noun lameness Slang. a person who is out of touch with modern fads or trends, especially one who is unsophisticated. 1
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Origin of lameness
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English (adj. and v.); Old English lama (adj.); cognate with Dutch lam, German lahm, Old Norse lami; akin to Lithuanian lúomas
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Parts of speech for Lameness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lameness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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 lameness
noun lameness
- 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 lameness
noun lameness
- 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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