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infirm

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɜːm/

The English word “infirm” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Weak or ill, not in good health.
  2. Irresolute; weak of mind or will.
  3. Frail; unstable; insecure.

verb

  1. To contradict, to provide proof that something is not.

Etymology

* The noun is from Middle English infirme, from Latin infirmus (“weak, feeble”). * The verb is from Latin īnfirmāre, from īnfirmus (“sick, weak, infirm”) + -ō.

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