Infirmity

usgb/ɪnˈfɜːrməti/
noun

Weakness or lack of strength, often due to an illness.

Old age can often bring infirmity, but staying active can help.
Visual representation of "infirmity" - Weakness or lack of strength, often due to an illness
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Age Association

Often linked with older age; isn't used much for young people unless they're severely ill.

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Grandmother's growing infirmity has made stairs difficult for her.
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Physical Context

Mainly refers to physical strength, not mental capabilities or emotional states.

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His infirmity since the accident has made it hard to lift objects.
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Not Disability

Infirmity suggests a condition that can improve, unlike a permanent disability.

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Her infirmity was temporary, and with therapy, she began to recover.
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