weakness

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 External links

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Wikipedia

[edit] Etymology

weak +‎ -ness

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• SAMPA: /"wi:k.n@s/

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weakness (countable and uncountable; plural weaknesses)

1. (uncountable) The condition of being weak.

   In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.

2. (countable) An inadequate quality; fault

   His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.

3. (countable) A special fondness or desire.

   She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.

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• weakness in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• weakness in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911