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/dɪˈbɪlɪti/ · de.bil.i.ty
noun
  1. A state of physical or mental weakness. Her prolonged illness left her in a state of debility that made everyday tasks challenging.
  2. A lack of physical or mental vigor. The athlete's debility after the injury forced him to take a break from competition.
Did you know? The word 'debility' has been used in medical contexts to describe the physical or mental weakness resulting from illness or disease. It is a term often used in medical and scientific literature to describe the effects of various conditions on the human body.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026