infirm

English

/ɪnˈfɝm/

adj
Definitions
  • Weak or ill, not in good health.
  • Irresolute; weak of mind or will.
  • Frail; unstable; insecure.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin infirmus root from Proto-Indo-European *dʰer- (hold, support, dirty, dull, bear, roar, hod, hum, drone).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*dʰer-

Gloss

hold, support, dirty, dull, bear, roar, hod, hum, drone

Concept
Semantic Field

Possession

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

熊

Emoji
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