infirm
infirm definition
in·firm (in fʉrm′)
adjective
- not firm or strong physically; weak; feeble, as from old age
- not firm in mind or purpose; not resolute; vacillating
- not stable, firm, or sound; frail; shaky, as a structure
- not secure or valid an infirm title to property
Etymology: ME < L infirmus
Related Forms:
- infirmly in·firm′ly adverb
- infirmness in·firm′·ness noun
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