infirmity
in·fir·mi·ty
noun \in-ˈfər-mə-tē\ plural in·fir·mi·ties
Definition of INFIRMITY
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: a personal failing : foible <one of the besetting infirmities of living creatures is egotism — A. J. Toynbee>
Examples of INFIRMITY
- In recent years she has had to reduce her schedule because of age and infirmity.
- the infirmities of old age
First Known Use of INFIRMITY
14th century
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in·fir·mi·ty
noun \in-ˈfər-mət-ē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; in·fir·mi·ties
Medical Definition of INFIRMITY
: the quality or state of being infirm; especially : an unsound, unhealthy, or debilitated state
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