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Definition of “infirmity

infirmity (ɪnˈfɜːmɪtɪPronunciation for infirmity

Definitions

noun

  1. the state or quality of being infirm
  2. physical weakness or debility; frailty
  3. a moral flaw or failing

Usage examples

  • `Did the post-mortem on Leonard Pearson reveal any infirmity or disability?
    Forsythe, Malcolm, The Book Lady (1993)
  • Vajpayee, however, can beguile one into complacency with a disarming smile, poetic eloquence and apparent physical infirmity.
    India Today (2002)
  • Despite his hoarseness Sunday, the pope appeared in reasonably good form, given his age and infirmity due to a long battle with Parkinson's.
    Samachar (2005)
  • No disease or infirmity seems too big a challenge for antioxidants.
    Independent (1999)
  • However, he advanced in the College of Physicians, though due to infirmity (he had gout) was never the president.
    Jim Leavesley, George Biro, THE MEDICAL MYSTERIES E-OMNIBUS (2001)

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