• noun:   the property of lacking physical or mental strength; liability to failure under pressure or stress or strain

  Example: "His weakness increased as he became older"

• noun:   a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you

  Example: "He has a weakness for chocolate"

• noun:   the condition of being financially weak

  Example: "The weakness of the dollar against the yen"

• noun:   powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

  Example: "In spite of their weakness the group remains highly active"

• noun:   a flaw or weak point

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