infirmity
/ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/noun★Intermediate— physical or mental weakness
formal
a physical or mental weakness or disability
Age often brings infirmity, requiring more medical care.
As people get older, they often develop physical weaknesses that need medical attention.
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Often used in formal or medical contexts to describe chronic conditions.
Collocations
suffer from infirmityto experience physical or mental weaknessdue to infirmitybecause of physical or mental weakness
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Formal Context
Use 'infirmity' in formal or medical writing to describe chronic conditions.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'enfermeté' (weakness), from Latin 'infirmitas' (weakness), from 'infirmus' (weak).
📝Usage Notes
Often used in formal or medical contexts to describe chronic conditions or disabilities. Avoid using it to describe temporary illnesses.
Word Breakdown
in-
not
prefixfirm
strong
root-ity
state of being
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