infirm
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adjective
1.
feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
2.
unsteadfast, faltering, or irresolute, as persons or the mind; vacillating: infirm of purpose.
3.
not firm, solid, or strong: an infirm support.
4.
unsound or invalid, as an argument or a property title.
verb (used with object)
5.
to invalidate.
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infirm (ɪnˈfɜːm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | a. weak in health or body, esp from old age |
| b. (as collective noun; preceded by the): the infirm | |
| 2. | lacking moral certainty; indecisive or irresolute |
| 3. | not stable, sound, or secure: an infirm structure; an infirm claim |
| 4. | law (of a law, custom, etc) lacking legal force; invalid |
| in'firmly | |
| —adv | |
| in'firmness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
infirm
late 14c., "weak, unsound" (of things), from L. infirmus "weak, frail," from in- "not" + firmus (see firm (adj.)). Of persons, "not strong, unhealthy," first recorded 1605.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
infirm in·firm (ĭn-fûrm')
adj.
Weak in body, especially from old age or disease; feeble.
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Example sentences
The way that humans take care of the sick and infirm within their communities is considered a unique trait.
Infirm buildings collapse each week, sometimes because they cannot withstand the vibrations from nearby construction work.
Space was valuable on the wagon train and, if available, for the old and infirm only.
Four of their highest-ranking leaders await trial but they are old and infirm.
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