Frailness

/ˈfreɪlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being frail; physical weakness, delicacy, or vulnerability.

Etymology

Noun formed from the adjective 'frail' by adding the standard English noun-forming suffix '-ness'. This abstract noun suffix converts qualities into countable concepts.

Kelly Says

The '-ness' suffix is pure genius—it turns any adjective into an abstract quality you can discuss, which is why frailness' becomes something you can measure, study, and philosophize about!

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