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weakness
noun
The condition of being weak.
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/ˈwiːk.nəs/ /ˈwiːk.nəs/
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noun
The condition of being weak.
“In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.”
An inadequate quality; fault
“His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.”
A special fondness or desire.
“She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.”
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In a small number of horses, muscle weakness may progress to paralysis.
His inability to speak in front of an audience was his weakness.
She is an athlete who has a weakness for chocolate.
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