lameness

Meanings

• noun

  The inability to walk properly due to injury or disease.

  - "The horse's lameness was caused by a fractured leg."
  - "The athlete's lameness prevented him from participating in the race."

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Variants

List of all variants of lameness that leads to same result
lame , lamely , lameness , lamenesses , lamer , lamest

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Etymology

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From Old English hlaman, meaning 'weak, sick, lame'.

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Trivia

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1. Lameness is not a rare condition in animals and is often treated with special shoes or braces.

2. In ancient Rome, lame people were often beggars and were sometimes given alms by the wealthy.

3. The term 'lamebrain' is a derogatory term used to describe someone who is slow-witted or stupid.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lame Duck: A metaphorical term used to describe a political figure who is no longer in power but still holds some influence. The term comes from the image of a lame duck, which is unable to fly and can only waddle along.

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Culture

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Lameness has been a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with disability and overcoming adversity. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck helps Jim, a runaway slave, by carrying him across the river when he is lame.

How to Memorize "lameness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or animal limping due to injury or illness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lameness' with the idea of being unable to walk properly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lame Duck' to remember the meaning of 'lameness'.

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