valetudinarianism

noun

The state, condition or habits of a valetudinarian; a state of feeble health; infirmity.

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Meanings

nounvaletudinarianism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe state, condition or habits of a valetudinarian; a state of feeble health; infirmity.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

Similar
infirmityfrailtydebilityfeeblenessfrailness
Broader
unfitnesssoftness
Also see
debilityfeeblenessfrailnessfrailtyhypochondriainfirmity

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From valetudinarian + -ism.

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Translations

German Kränklichkeit
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Polish hipochondria
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Cite this entry
APA

valetudinarianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/valetudinarianism

MLA

“valetudinarianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/valetudinarianism. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “valetudinarianism,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/valetudinarianism.

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