infirmity


in·fir·mi·ty

noun \in-ˈfər-mə-tē\
plural in·fir·mi·ties

Definition of INFIRMITY

1
a : the quality or state of being infirm b : the condition of being feeble : frailty
3
: a personal failing : foible <one of the besetting infirmities of living creatures is egotism — A. J. Toynbee>

Examples of INFIRMITY

  1. In recent years she has had to reduce her schedule because of age and infirmity.
  2. the infirmities of old age

First Known Use of INFIRMITY

14th century

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