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Definition of frailty

frailty

/ˈfreɪlti/
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Adverb:frailly
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Plural:frailties
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Adjective:frail
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• noun

1

The condition of being physically weak, delicate, or easily damaged, especially due to advanced age or illness.

Example

"Despite his growing physical frailty, the retired professor continued to attend university lectures every week."

2

Weakness in character or morals; a fault, flaw, or susceptibility to temptation.

Example

"The novel explores the complexities of human frailty and the capacity for forgiveness."

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• Nearby Words

fragrantly
frail
frailness
frailty
framable
frame
frameable

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English 'frelete', borrowed from Old French 'frailete', from Latin 'fragilitas' (brittleness or weakness), derived from 'fragilis' (easily broken).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frailty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frailty
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