feebleness

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking in strength, power, or effectiveness.

  - "The feebleness of his arguments was evident."
  - "Despite her feebleness, she managed to finish the marathon."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feebleness
debility , infirmity , vulnerability

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Variants

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feeble , feebleness , feeblenesses , feebler , feeblest , feebly

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Etymology

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From old English 'feoelan' meaning 'to feel' and 'leas' meaning 'weak' or 'deficient'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'feebleness' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in medical texts and philosophical treatises.

2. In the 16th century, the word 'feebleness' was often used to describe the weakness of the human body in comparison to the divine power of God.

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Related Concepts

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1. Weakness: A state of being unable to perform a normal function or exert expected force.

2. Infirmity: A state of bodily weakness or ill health.

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Culture

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In literature, feebleness is often used to describe characters who lack strength or resolve, such as in Shakespeare's Hamlet or Dickens' David Copperfield. In art, it can be represented through depictions of frailty or weakness.

How to Memorize "feebleness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is weak or lacks strength.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of weakness or helplessness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the root words 'feel' and 'weak'.

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