Infirmity

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/

Definitions of infirmity

noun a physical or mental weakness or ailment

Example Sentences

A1 Old age can bring about various infirmities.

A2 She struggled with a physical infirmity that made it difficult for her to walk.

B1 The man's infirmity prevented him from performing his job effectively.

B2 Despite his infirmities, he remained determined to live life to the fullest.

C1 The athlete's career was cut short due to a sudden onset of infirmity.

C2 The elderly woman's infirmities required constant medical attention and care.

Examples of infirmity in a Sentence

formal The elderly man struggled with his physical infirmities.

informal She called in sick due to an infirmity.

slang I can't go out tonight, I'm feeling a bit infirm.

figurative His fear of failure was an infirmity that held him back from pursuing his dreams.

Grammatical Forms of infirmity

• plural: infirmities
• comparative: more infirm
• superlative: most infirm
• present tense: infirmity
• future tense: will be infirm
• perfect tense: has been infirm
• continuous tense: is being infirm
• singular: infirmity
• positive degree: infirm
• infinitive: to be infirm
• gerund: infirmity
• participle: infirm

Origin and Evolution of infirmity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'infirmity' originated from the Latin word 'infirmus' which means 'weak' or 'feeble'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'infirmity' has retained its original meaning of physical or mental weakness, but has also come to encompass a broader range of conditions or limitations, both physical and mental.