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enfeeble

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/ɪnˈfiːbəl/

make weak

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enfeeble' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'enfeblen,' where 'en-' meant 'to make' and 'feble' meant 'weak.'

Historical Evolution

'enfeblen' transformed into the modern English word 'enfeeble' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make weak,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make weak or feeble.

The disease enfeebled his body.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35