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feebleness

|fee/ble/ness|

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/ˈfiːblnəs/

(feeble)

weakness

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
feeblefeeblerfeeblest
Etymology
Etymology Information

'feebleness' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'feblesse,' where 'feble' meant 'weak.'

Historical Evolution

'feblesse' transformed into the Middle English word 'feblenesse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'feebleness.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'weakness or lack of strength,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being weak or lacking strength.

The feebleness of the old man was evident as he struggled to lift the box.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45