infirm — weak and ill due to old age or illness; not physically strong
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: weak and ill due to old age or illness; not physically strong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfɜːrm/
Korean meaning: (나이나 병으로 인해) 허약한, 쇠약한
Korean pronunciation: 인**펌**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother became increasingly infirm after her 90th birthday, but she still insists on making her famous cookies.
- The infirm cat couldn't catch mice anymore, so it became a professional food critic instead.
- The hospital has a special ward dedicated to caring for infirm patients.
infirm
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈfɜːrm//
weak and ill due to old age or illness; not physically strong
An infirm elderly person struggles to stand with caregiver support
Though hands are infirm, his judgment stays firm to confirm!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'infirmus', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'firmus' (strong, firm). The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 13th century to describe weakness or frailty.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother became increasingly infirm after her 90th birthday, but she still insists on making her famous cookies.”
“The infirm cat couldn't catch mice anymore, so it became a professional food critic instead.”
“The hospital has a special ward dedicated to caring for infirm patients.”
“Despite being infirm, the old professor still delivered the most energetic lectures on campus.”
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