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weakness

/'wi:knis/
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Explanation of the Word "Weakness"

Definition:
The word "weakness" is a noun that describes a few different ideas:

Usage Instructions:
  • In Sentences: Use "weakness" when talking about something that is not strong, whether it's a physical ability, a personal trait, or a situation.
  • Context: It can be used in personal, financial, or emotional contexts.
Advanced Usage:
  • Physical Context: A doctor might talk about a patient's weakness when they are ill.
  • Emotional Context: In psychology, discussing a person's weaknesses can be important for personal development.
  • Financial Context: Economists might analyze the weakness of a currency in international trade discussions.
Word Variants:
  • Weak: Adjective form (e.g., "He has a weak grip.")
  • Weaken: Verb form (e.g., "The storm weakened the building.")
  • Weakening: Present participle (e.g., "The weakening economy is a concern.")
Different Meanings:
  1. Personal Flaws: "Weakness" can refer to a character trait that someone might want to improve (e.g., impatience).
  2. Structural Weakness: In engineering, it refers to a part of a structure that is not strong enough.
Synonyms:
  • Frailty
  • Deficiency
  • Vulnerability
  • Shortcoming
  • Flaw
  • Softness
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "A weakness for something": This idiom means a strong liking for something, often something that is not good for you (e.g., "I have a weakness for junk food.").
  • "At one's weakest": This phrase means at a time when someone is not strong (e.g., "He is at his weakest during stressful times.").
Example Sentences:
  1. General Use: "Everyone has their weaknesses; it's important to acknowledge them."
  2. Personal Context: "Her weakness for gossip got her into trouble." 3.
Noun
  1. a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you
    • he has a weakness for chocolate
  2. the condition of being financially weak
    • the weakness of the dollar against the yen
  3. the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain
    • his weakness increased as he became older
    • the weakness of the span was overlooked until it collapsed
  4. powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
    • in spite of their weakness the group remains active
  5. a flaw or weak point
    • he was quick to point out his wife's failings

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