infirmity
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in·fir·mi·ty
(ĭn-fûr′mĭ-tē)n. pl. in·fir·mi·ties
1.
a. The condition of being infirm, often as associated with old age; weakness or frailty: the infirmity brought on by the disease.
b. A bodily ailment or weakness: complained about his infirmities.
2.
a. Weakness of resolution or character: the infirmity inherent in human nature.
b. A moral failing or defect in character: the infirmities and depravities of corrupt nobles.
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infirmity
(ɪnˈfɜːmɪtɪ)n, pl -ties
1. the state or quality of being infirm
2. physical weakness or debility; frailty
3. a moral flaw or failing
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in•fir•mi•ty
(ɪnˈfɜr mɪ ti)n., pl. -ties.
1. a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age.
2. the quality or state of being infirm; lack of strength.
3. a moral weakness or failing.
[1325–75; Middle English < Latin]
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infirmity
noun
1. frailty, ill health, debility, deficiency, imperfection, feebleness, decrepitude, sickliness In spite of his age and infirmity, he is still producing plays.
frailty health, strength, vigour, wellness, soundness
frailty health, strength, vigour, wellness, soundness
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infirmity
noun1. A pathological condition of mind or body:
2. The condition of being infirm or physically weak:
3. The condition of being sick:
4. An imperfection of character:
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Translations
عاهَه، نَقيصَه، عَجْز
neduživostslabost
svagelighed
alkati gyengeség
heilsuveila, veikindi
infirmity
[ɪnˈfɜːmɪtɪ] N (= state) → debilidad f; (= illness) → enfermedad f, achaque m, dolencia f; (= moral) → flaqueza fmental/physical infirmity → enfermedad f mental/física
the infirmities of (old) age → los achaques de la vejez
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
infirmity
n → Gebrechlichkeit f; the infirmities of (old) age → die Altersgebrechen pl; his infirmity of purpose (liter) → seine Willensschwäche, sein Mangel m → an Zielstrebigkeit
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
infirm
(inˈfəːm) adjective (of a person) weak or ill. elderly and infirm people.
inˈfirmary – plural inˈfirmaries – noun a name given to some hospitals.
inˈfirmity – plural inˈfirmities – noun weakness or illness.
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in·firm·i·ty
n. enfermedad.
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