debility

noun
UK: /dɪˈbɪləti/
US: /dəˈbɪləti/

  1. The state of being weak or frail; a lack of physical strength or energy.

    1. Old age often brings debility.
    2. The illness caused a severe debility, preventing him from working due to the extent of his debility.

  2. A specific instance or condition of weakness; an ailment or condition that causes weakness.

    1. He suffered from a debility.
    2. The doctor identified several debilities contributing to the patient's overall decline, including the patient's debility.

Synonyms

weakness infirmity frailty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "debility" in English means: The state of being weak or frail; a lack of physical strength or energy., A specific instance or condition of weakness; an ailment or condition that causes weakness..

The phonetic transcription of "debility" is /dɪˈbɪləti/ in British English and /dəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "debility": weakness, infirmity, frailty.

Example usage of "debility": "Old age often brings debility.". More examples on the page.