how to pronounce infirm

/ɪnˈfɜːm/

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infirm is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of infirm

adjective:

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

verb:

To contradict, to provide proof that something is not.

infirm frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word infirm occurs in english on average 1.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics infirm can be related to

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