👉 "Weakens" is a term used in computer science and programming languages, specifically in the context of algorithms or data structures that make changes or modifications to an existing object without altering its original state. It refers to a change that reduces or diminishes the functionality or behavior of an object. For example, when you modify a linked list by adding new nodes at the end of it, "weakens" the list's structure and makes it more efficient in terms of memory usage and performance. This means