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Debility

usgb/dɪˈbɪləti/Volume
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General Usage

Used to describe a condition affecting one's overall energy, not just physical strength.

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After the surgery, she experienced a period of debility and fatigue.
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Not Permanent

Often implies a temporary state; the person may recover strength later.

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The athlete's debility after the injury was thankfully short-lived.
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Emotional Impact

Can also refer to emotional or mental fatigue, not just physical.

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Chronic stress led to a debility that affected her work.
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