Definition

Describing someone or something that is weakened or lacking in strength and energy.

Example

After the long illness, she felt debilitated and needed time to recover her strength.

Conversation

I felt so debilitated after that workout yesterday.

Really? I thought you were in great shape!

I guess even strong people can feel debilitated sometimes.

True! It's important to listen to our bodies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Debilitated → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "habilitare" (meaning to make able or to enable). The word "debilitated" means made weak or unable, as if taken down from a state of ability.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'taken down' ('de-') from a state of 'ability' ('habilitare') — that's why debilitated means made weak or unable.

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