feeble

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking in strength, power, or effectiveness.

  - "The old man's feeble attempts to lift the heavy box were in vain."
  - "Despite her feeble condition, she managed to finish the marathon."

• Adjective

  Weak in intellect or understanding.

  - "The student's feeble grasp of the subject matter made teaching him difficult."
  - "His feeble mind could not comprehend the complex concept."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfiːbəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

debilitated , infirm , weak , faint

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feeble
able , stable , table , cable , grable

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Feeble (Scottish Gaelic) : A young deer.
   

2. Feeble (Old Norse) : A young bird.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Feebleness () :
   

2. Feebly () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of feeble that leads to same result
feeble , feebleness , feeblenesses , feebler , feeblest , feebly , feeble-mindedly , feeblemindedly , feeble-mindedness , feeble-mindednesses , feeblemindedness , feeblemindednesses , feebleminded

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Forms

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The verb form is 'feeble'.

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Etymology

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Old English 'feobel' meaning 'weak, powerless'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'feeble-minded' was used in the early 20th century to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities.

2. In the context of music, a 'feeble' performance is one that lacks energy or intensity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Weakness: A state of being unable to withstand or resist.

2. Powerlessness: The lack of ability to act or influence events.

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Culture

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Feeble has been used in various forms of literature and art to depict weak or powerless characters. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the title character's feeble state is a major theme.

How to Memorize "feeble"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a weak or powerless person or animal to remember the meaning of 'feeble'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'feeble' with words like 'weak', 'powerless', or 'helpless' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Feeble is for weaklings' to remember the meaning of 'feeble'.

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