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frailness


Meanings
  • adjective

    The quality of being delicate, weak, or fragile.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with frailness
malignance , valiance , delicance , prevalence
Variants
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frail , frailer , frailest , frailly , frailness , frailnesses
Forms
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The comparative form of frailness is more fragile., The superlative form of frailness is most fragile.


Etymology
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From Old English frēol, frēal, related to fraegen 'to break'.


Trivia
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  1. Frailness is a common theme in poetry and literature, particularly in the context of tragedy and the human condition. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Catherine is described as being frail and delicate, contrasting with the strength and resilience of Heathcliff.


Related Concepts
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  1. fragility: A related concept to frailness, referring to the quality of being easily damaged or broken.

  2. vulnerability: Another related concept to frailness, referring to the state of being susceptible to harm or injury.


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In literature, frailness is often used to describe vulnerable or weak characters, particularly in the context of tragedy. In art, frailness can be depicted through the use of delicate or fragile materials, such as glass or porcelain.

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