Wordle Answer for November 18, 2024
FRAIL was the Wordle answer for November 18, 2024. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
FRAIL
What frail means
Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age, illness, or fragile constitution.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *fraile*, derived from Latin *fragilis*, meaning "easily broken." The Latin word comes from *frangere*, "to break," which is related to Proto-Indo-European *bhreg-, the same root behind English "break" and "breach." The sense shifted from physically breakable to weak or delicate in constitution.
Hints for November 18, 2024
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Synonyms of frail
- delicate
- feeble
- sapless
- decrepit
- weak
- infirm
- fallible
- fragile
Used in a sentence
The elderly patient's _____ body required constant care and attention from the nursing staff.
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