indebolimento

weakening

noun een-deh-boh-lee-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: From indebolire, 'to weaken', from debole, 'weak'.

Also means

debilitation

Usage Note

Indebolimento is a deverbal noun from indebolire ('to weaken'). It is used in medical contexts (indebolimento del sistema immunitario, weakening of the immune system), economic discourse (indebolimento della moneta, currency weakening), and political commentary. The related adjective is indebolito ('weakened') and the antonym is rafforzamento ('strengthening').

Examples

"I medici notano un progressivo indebolimento del paziente."

Natural Translation

The doctors note a progressive weakening of the patient.

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