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frailty
noun frail·ty \ˈfrāl-tē\
: physical weakness : the quality or state of being frail
: weakness of character that causes a person to do things that are morally wrong
plural frailties
Full Definition of FRAILTY
1
: the quality or state of being frail
2
: a fault due to weakness especially of moral character
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First Known Use of FRAILTY
14th century
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Synonym Discussion of FRAILTY
fault, failing, frailty, foible, vice mean an imperfection or weakness of character. fault implies a failure, not necessarily culpable, to reach some standard of perfection in disposition, action, or habit <a writer of many virtues and few faults>. failing suggests a minor shortcoming in character <being late is a failing of mine>. frailty implies a general or chronic proneness to yield to temptation <human frailties>. foible applies to a harmless or endearing weakness or idiosyncrasy <an eccentric's charming foibles>. vice can be a general term for any imperfection or weakness, but it often suggests violation of a moral code or the giving of offense to the moral sensibilities of others <compulsive gambling was his vice>.
FRAILTY Defined for Kids
frailty
noun frail·ty \ˈfrāl-tē\
plural frailties
Definition of FRAILTY for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being weak <the old man's frailty>
2
: a weakness of character <human frailty>
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