débile

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See also: debile

French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin debilis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.bil/
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Adjective

débile (plural débiles)

  1. (obsolete) weak
  2. (informal) dumb, stupid, retarded
    Synonyms: con, stupide, idiot
    Antonym: intelligent

Derived terms

Noun

débile m or f (plural débiles)

  1. (informal) retard
    Synonyms: débile mental, imbécile, attardé, abruti

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