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infirmity

UK
/ɪnˈfɜːmɪti/
US
/ɪnˈfɜrmɪti/

Translations

infirmitynoun
infirmities
pl
UK
/ɪnˈfɜːmɪti/
US
/ɪnˈfɜrmɪti/
infirmitéFaiblesse ou affection physique; s'emploie aussi pour une faiblesse de santé liée à l'âge.
Despite his infirmity, he continued to work tirelessly on his research.
Malgré son infirmité, il a continué à travailler sans relâche à ses recherches.
faiblesseAu sens moral ou figuré; plus naturel que « infirmité » dans cet emploi.
He was acutely aware of the infirmities of human nature.
Il était parfaitement conscient des faiblesses de la nature humaine.
Synonyms
disability
impairment
frailty
ailment
sickness
debilitation
weakness
illness

Definitions

infirmitynoun
A physical or mental weakness or ailment.
Despite his infirmity, he continued to work tirelessly on his research.
The state of being weak in health or body, especially from old age.
The elderly woman struggled with the infirmity that came with her advanced years.
A weakness or failing in moral character.
He was acutely aware of the infirmities of human nature.
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