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infirmities

 

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Noun infirmity has 1 sense
  1. infirmity, frailty, debility, feebleness, frailness - the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
    --1 is a kind of unfitness, poor shape, bad condition
    --1 has particulars: asthenia, astheny; cachexia, cachexy, wasting

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Infirmities

Definition:

Infirmities are physical or mental weaknesses, ailments, or disabilities.

Examples:

  1. As a noun:
    • Old age brings various infirmities such as arthritis and hearing loss.
    • People with disabilities face numerous infirmities in their day-to-day lives.
  2. As a plural noun:
    • The doctor studied the infirmities of the elderly population.
    • She selflessly dedicated her life to helping those suffering from various infirmities.
  3. As a biblical term:
    • In the Bible, Jesus is described as having compassion for those afflicted with infirmities.
    • She turned to prayer to seek solace during her moments of infirmities.

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