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What is another word for Infirmity? – 122 Infirmity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    weakness frailty disability handicap illness disease sickness ailment disorder infirmness feebleness debility helplessness powerlessness impotence incapacity incapability insufficiency inadequacy defect imperfection failing flaw shortcoming limitation restriction constraint impediment obstacle hindrance barrier disability malfunction dysfunction abnormality anomaly

    Meaning of Infirmity

    a physical or mental weakness or disability

    Definitions

    • A physical or mental weakness, especially one that makes someone vulnerable to illness or disease
    • * A condition that makes someone unable to perform their normal duties or activities

    Etymology of Infirmity

    The word "infirmity" comes from the Old French word "infirmite", which is derived from the Latin word "infirmitas", meaning "weakness" or "feebleness"
    The Latin word "infirmitas" is derived from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" and the word "firmus" meaning "strong" or "steady"
    The word "infirmity" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a physical or mental weakness or disability

    Example Uses

    • The patient's infirmity made it difficult for her to recover from the illness
    • * The company provided support and accommodations for employees with infirmities
    • * The athlete's infirmity forced her to withdraw from the competition

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    strength health fitness ability capability power potency effectiveness efficiency robustness vigor vitality energy liveliness soundness wholeness perfection flawlessness normality stability steadiness firmness solidity

    Related Nouns

    disease disability illness sickness disorder condition defect flaw imperfection weakness frailty fragility vulnerability susceptibility sensitivity handicap impediment obstacle barrier limitation restriction constraint

    Related Verbs

    weaken disable cripple handicap impair damage harm injure afflict affect influence impact restrict limit constrain hinder obstruct impede bar

    Related Adjectives

    weak feeble frail fragile vulnerable susceptible sensitive defective flawed imperfect abnormal anomalous unusual rare uncommon peculiar strange odd quirky debilitated enfeebled incapacitated