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Foible vs Infirmity - What's the difference?

foible | infirmity | Synonyms |

Foible is a synonym of infirmity.


As nouns the difference between foible and infirmity

is that foible is a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly while infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

As an adjective foible

is (obsolete) weak; feeble.

Infirmity vs Infirmary - What's the difference?

infirmity | infirmary |


As nouns the difference between infirmity and infirmary

is that infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age while infirmary is a place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.

Failing vs Infirmity - What's the difference?

failing | infirmity | Related terms |

Failing is a related term of infirmity.


As nouns the difference between failing and infirmity

is that failing is weakness; defect while infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

As a verb failing

is .

As a preposition failing

is if the preferred or prior option is not possible.

Languor vs Infirmity - What's the difference?

languor | infirmity | Related terms |

Languor is a related term of infirmity.


As nouns the difference between languor and infirmity

is that languor is (uncountable) a state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling: lassitude while infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

Infirmity vs Faintness - What's the difference?

infirmity | faintness | Related terms |

Infirmity is a related term of faintness.


As nouns the difference between infirmity and faintness

is that infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age while faintness is the property of being or feeling faint.

Fault vs Infirmity - What's the difference?

fault | infirmity | Related terms |

Fault is a related term of infirmity.


As nouns the difference between fault and infirmity

is that fault is a defect; something that detracts from perfection while infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

As a verb fault

is to criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.

Unfitness vs Infirmity - What's the difference?

unfitness | infirmity | Related terms |

Unfitness is a related term of infirmity.


As nouns the difference between unfitness and infirmity

is that unfitness is the characteristic of being unfit while infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

Infirmity vs Impediment - What's the difference?

infirmity | impediment | Related terms |

Infirmity is a related term of impediment.


As nouns the difference between infirmity and impediment

is that infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age while impediment is a hindrance; that which impedes or hinders progress.

Disablement vs Infirmity - What's the difference?

disablement | infirmity | Related terms |

Disablement is a related term of infirmity.


As nouns the difference between disablement and infirmity

is that disablement is (formal) the action of disabling or the state of being disabled while infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

Handicap vs Infirmity - What's the difference?

handicap | infirmity | Related terms |

Handicap is a related term of infirmity.


As nouns the difference between handicap and infirmity

is that handicap is something that prevents, hampers, or hinders while infirmity is feebleness, frailty or ailment, especially due to old age.

As a verb handicap

is to encumber with a handicap in any contest.

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