infirmity

The definition of infirmity is a weakness or failing.

(noun)

An example of infirmity is when you become unable to hear as you age.

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See infirmity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the quality or state of being infirm; feebleness; weakness
  2. pl. infirmities an instance of this; specif.,
    1. a physical weakness or defect; frailty or ailment, as from old age
    2. a moral weakness; defect

Origin: ME infirmite < L infirmitas

See infirmity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·fir·mi·ties
  1. A bodily ailment or weakness, especially one brought on by old age.
  2. Frailty; feebleness.
  3. A condition or disease producing weakness.
  4. A failing or defect in a person's character.

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