infirm
infirm is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, infirm is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofinfirm
- To contradict, to provide proof that something is not.
Example: "The thought is that you see an episode of observation, experiment, or reasoning as confirming or infirming a hypothesis depending on whether your probability for it increases or decreases during the episode."
- Weak or ill, not in good health.
Example: "He was infirm of body but still keen of mind, and though it looked like he couldn't walk across the room, he crushed me in debate."
- Irresolute; weak of mind or will.
- Frail; unstable; insecure.
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