|
|
Definition of Infirmity
1. Noun. The state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age).
Generic synonyms: Softness, Unfitness
Specialized synonyms: Asthenia, Astheny, Cachexia, Cachexy, Wasting
Derivative terms: Debile, Debilitate, Feeble, Feeble, Frail, Infirm
Definition of Infirmity
1. n. The state of being infirm; feebleness; an imperfection or weakness; esp., an unsound, unhealthy, or debilitated state; a disease; a malady; as, infirmity of body or mind.
Definition of Infirmity
1. Noun. feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age. ¹
2. Noun. a moral weakness or defect ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Infirmity
1. [n -TIES]
Medical Definition of Infirmity
1. Origin: L. Infirmitas: cf. F. Infirmite. See Infirm. 1. The state of being infirm; feebleness; an imperfection or weakness; especially, an unsound, unhealthy, or debilitated state; a disease; a malady; as, infirmity of body or mind. "'T is the infirmity of his age." (Shak) 2. A personal frailty or failing; foible; eccentricity; a weakness or defect. "Will you be cured of your infirmity ?" (Shak) "A friend should bear his friend's infirmities." (Shak) "The house has also its infirmities." (Evelyn) Synonym: Debility, imbecility, weakness, feebleness, failing, foible, defect, disease, malady. See Debility. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Infirmity
Other Resources:
