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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.
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.
INFIRMITY meaning: 1. illness, especially for long periods or because of old age: 2. illness, especially for long…. Learn 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.
Definition of infirmity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
INFIRMITY meaning: 1 : the quality or state of being weak or ill especially because of old age; 2 : a disease or illness that usually lasts for a long time.
A bodily ailment or weakness. Complained about infirmities. American Heritage Medicine. An instance of this. Webster's New World. Weakness of resolution or character. The infirmity inherent in human nature. American Heritage. A moral failing or defect in character.
