Definition of the word infirm

Definition of the word infirm

Pronunciation of vocabulary infirm

infirmadjective
háo hức
/ɪnˈfɜːm//ɪnˈfɜːrm/

Origin of the word infirm

The word "infirm" has its roots in Latin. The Latin word "infirmus" means "weak" or " feeble", and it is derived from the prefix "in-" which means "not" or "opposite of", and "firmus" which means "strong" or "sturdy". In the 14th century, the word "infirm" entered the English language, initially meaning "weakened" or "debilitated". Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include connotations of illness, frailty, or physical or mental weakness. Today, "infirm" is often used to describe someone or something that is weakened or degraded in some way, whether physically, mentally, or morally. Despite its negative connotations, the word "infirm" has a rich history and has been used in various contexts throughout the centuries to describe a range of human experiences.

Vocabulary summary infirm

type adjective

meaning weak, sickly, frail

meaning weak; feeble, indecisive

meaning fickle

Example of vocabulary infirmnamespace

ill and weak, especially over a long period or as a result of being old

ốm yếu, đặc biệt là trong một thời gian dài hoặc do tuổi già

to grow old and infirm
già đi và ốm yếu
Father was becoming increasingly infirm.
Cha ngày càng ốm yếu.
The elderly woman's advanced age and underlying health conditions have left her in a state of infirmity.
Tuổi cao và tình trạng sức khỏe tiềm ẩn của người phụ nữ lớn tuổi đã khiến bà trở nên yếu ớt.
The infirm patient required round-the-clock care and assistance with all of their daily activities.
Bệnh nhân yếu ớt này cần được chăm sóc và hỗ trợ 24/7 trong mọi hoạt động hàng ngày.
Due to a serious illness, the once-active individual became so infirm that they were bedridden for several months.
Do mắc một căn bệnh nghiêm trọng, người từng năng động này trở nên yếu ớt đến mức phải nằm liệt giường trong nhiều tháng.