invalidism
/'invəli:dhud/ Cách viết khác : (invalidism) /'invəli:dizm/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Chronic ill health: A state of being chronically ill, infirm, or disabled; a condition of prolonged sickness or disability that prevents normal activity.
Usage
- The word "invalidism" is a formal or literary noun used to describe a long-term state of poor health or disability. It often implies a condition that confines a person to being an invalid.
- It is typically used in medical, historical, or descriptive contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- Years of invalidism confined her to a wheelchair.
- The novel explores the psychological effects of prolonged invalidism on its protagonist.
Advanced Usage
- "A life of invalidism": A phrase describing a life dominated by chronic illness.
- After the accident, he faced a life of invalidism.
Variants and Related Words
- Invalid (noun): A person made weak or disabled by illness or injury.
- She cared for her elderly father, who was an invalid.
- Invalid (adjective): Not valid; having no legal force.
- The passport was invalid because it was expired.
- (Note: This is a different word with a different meaning and pronunciation.)
Synonyms
- Chronic illness: A long-lasting or recurrent medical condition.
- Debility: Physical weakness, especially as a result of illness.
- Infirmity: Physical or mental weakness.
Antonyms
- Robust health: Strong and healthy condition.
- Vigor: Physical strength and good health.
Noun
- chronic ill health