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in·fir·mi·ty

[in-fur-mi-tee]
noun, plural in·fir·mi·ties for 1, 3.
1.
a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age.
2.
quality or state of being infirm; lack of strength.
3.
a moral weakness or failing.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English infirmite < Latin infirmitās. See infirm, -ity

su·per·in·fir·mi·ty, noun, plural su·per·in·fir·mi·ties.


3. flaw, defect, fault.
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infirmity (ɪnˈfɜːmɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ties
1.  the state or quality of being infirm
2.  physical weakness or debility; frailty
3.  a moral flaw or failing

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infirmity in·fir·mi·ty (ĭn-fûr'mĭ-tē)
n.

  1. A bodily ailment or weakness, especially one brought on by old age.

  2. A condition or disease producing weakness.

  3. A failing or defect in a person's character.

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