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/deβiliˈðað/

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Translation

weakness, frailty

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Word origin

From Latin debilitas, from debilis ('weak, feeble'). The same root gives English 'debility' and 'debilitate'.

Origin
Latin
Root
debilitas
English cognates
debility, debilitate

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldebilidades

Examples

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He felt a great weakness after the illness.

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Chocolate is my greatest weakness.

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Lack of sleep causes weakness in the body.

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What is your main weakness at work?

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We all have some weakness.

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 8: debilidad, inicial, ansioso and 7 more words.