debilitating

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing great weakness or incapacitation.

  - "The debilitating effects of the disease left him bedridden."
  - "The debilitating injury required extensive rehabilitation."

• Adjective

  Tending to weaken or undermine.

  - "The debilitating influence of poverty on a community."
  - "The debilitating impact of stress on one's health."

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Synonyms

enervate , enfeeble , weaken

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with debilitating
hallow , allow , mellow , yallow , follow , dowell , mowell , rowell

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Variants

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debilitating , debilitatingly , debilitate , debilitated , debilitates , debilitation , debilitations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'debilis' meaning 'weak' or 'powerless'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'debilitating' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'debilitating' is often used in medical contexts to describe the effects of various conditions on patients.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disability: A state of physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

2. Chronic illness: A condition that lasts for a long time and requires ongoing medical attention.

3. Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

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Culture

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In literature, 'debilitating' is often used to describe the effects of various conditions, such as illnesses or traumas, on characters. It can also be used figuratively to describe the impact of negative emotions or experiences on individuals.

How to Memorize "debilitating"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'debilitating' comes from the Latin word 'debilis', which means 'weak' or 'powerless'.

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