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weaker

weak
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [week]
    • /wik/
    • /wiːk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [week]
    • /wik/

Definitions of weaker word

  • adjective weaker not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor. 1
  • adjective weaker lacking in bodily strength or healthy vigor, as from age or sickness; feeble; infirm: a weak old man; weak eyes. 1
  • adjective weaker not having much political strength, governing power, or authority: a weak nation; a weak ruler. 1
  • adjective weaker lacking in force, potency, or efficacy; impotent, ineffectual, or inadequate: weak sunlight; a weak wind. 1
  • adjective weaker lacking in rhetorical or creative force or effectiveness: a weak reply to the charges; one of the author's weakest novels. 1
  • adjective weaker lacking in logical or legal force or soundness: a weak argument. 1
See all 20 definitions of weaker

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Origin of weaker

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English weik < Old Norse veikr; cognate with Old English wāc, Dutch week, German weich; akin to Old English wīcan to yield, give way, Old Norse vīkja to move, turn, draw back, German weichen to yield

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Parts of speech for Weaker

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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weaker popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.

weaker usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with weaker

  • supplier bargaining power is weaker when?

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