ailment — an illness, typically a minor one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an illness, typically a minor one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪlmənt/
Example Sentences
- Grandma's mysterious ailment turned out to be too much social media scrolling.
- The doctor prescribed rest for my weekend ailment - also known as 'Monday-phobia'.
- Many people visit the pharmacy for common ailments like headaches and colds.
ailment
NOUN[/ˈeɪlmənt/]
an illness, typically a minor one
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'ailment' meaning 'trouble' or 'suffering,' derived from 'aillier' (to trouble), ultimately from Latin 'agere' (to do, act, drive).
Breakdown
ail (to trouble, from Old French ailier) + -ment (suffix forming nouns indicating a state or condition) = ailment
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Grandma's mysterious ailment turned out to be too much social media scrolling.”
“The doctor prescribed rest for my weekend ailment - also known as 'Monday-phobia'.”
“Many people visit the pharmacy for common ailments like headaches and colds.”
“The old man complained about various ailments every morning.”
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