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- Dictionaryinfirmity/ɪnˈfəːmɪti/
noun
- 1. physical or mental weakness: "old age and infirmity come to men and women alike" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of INFIRMITY is the quality or state of being infirm. How to use infirmity in a sentence.
INFIRMITY definition: 1. illness, especially for long periods or because of old age: 2. illness, especially for long…. Learn more.
Infirmity definition: a physical weakness or ailment. See examples of INFIRMITY used in a sentence.
INFIRMITY meaning: 1. illness, especially for long periods or because of old age: 2. illness, especially for long…. Learn more.
A weakness or disability, especially due to old age, is called an infirmity. The noun infirmity, when used alone, is generally understood to mean physical frailty.
The condition of being infirm, often as associated with old age; weakness or frailty: the infirmity brought on by the disease.
Definition of infirmity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 meanings: 1. the state or quality of being infirm 2. physical weakness or debility; frailty 3. a moral flaw or failing.... Click for more definitions.
1. the quality or state of being infirm; feebleness; weakness. [...] 2. Word forms: inˈfirmities. an instance of this. ; specif., a. a physical weakness or defect; frailty or ailment, as from old age. [...] b. a moral weakness; defect. [...] More. Synonyms of 'infirmity' • frailty, ill health, debility, deficiency [...]
INFIRMITY definition: the state of being weak and unhealthy, or an illness. Learn more.
