frailty
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for frailty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of being physically or mentally weak, especially with age.
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How to use frailty
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
human frailty
signs of frailty
physical frailty
Etymology
From Old French fraileté, from Latin fragilitās — a doublet of "fragility."
Full origin of frailty →Frequently asked questions
What does “frailty” mean?
The word “frailty” means the state of being physically or mentally weak, especially with age. In plain terms, weakness, whether of the body or of character.
How do you pronounce “frailty”?
“Frailty” is pronounced FRAYL-tee (/ˈfɹeɪ(ə)lti/ in IPA).
How do you use “frailty” in a sentence?
Here is “frailty” used in a sentence: “The illness left him with a noticeable frailty.”
What part of speech is “frailty”?
“Frailty” is a noun.
Where does the word “frailty” come from?
The word “frailty” comes from Latin. From Old French fraileté, from Latin fragilitās — a doublet of "fragility.".
How many meanings does “frailty” have?
“Frailty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state of being physically or mentally weak, especially with age.
