infirmity

English

Etymology

From infirm +‎ -ity.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɪnˈfɜːmɪti/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ɪnˈfɜɹməti/
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Noun

infirmity (countable and uncountable, plural infirmities)

  1. feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.
  2. a moral weakness or defect

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