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Ague: meaning, definitions and examples

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ague

 

[ หˆeษชษกjuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Ague is an old term traditionally used to describe a fever or shivering fit associated with malaria or other illnesses. It is characterized by episodes of fever, shaking, and chills followed by sweating. The term originates from archaic medical terminology and is less commonly used today. However, it may still be found in historical texts or literature concerning diseases that produce febrile symptoms.

Synonyms

chill, fever, shivering

Examples of usage

  • He suffered from ague during his travels in the tropics.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with an ague after observing her symptoms.
  • In the 19th century, many soldiers succumbed to ague in wartime.
  • Her ague lasted for several weeks before finally subsiding.

Translations

Translations of the word "ague" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น febre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเค–เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fieber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ demam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธั…ะพะผะฐะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gorฤ…czka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fiรจvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fiebre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ horeฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horรบฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็ƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vroฤina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hiti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fiebre

Etymology

The word 'ague' comes from the Latin term 'acuta', which means 'sharp' or 'sudden'. Originally used to describe a sudden fever, it was often associated with malaria, a disease spread by mosquitoes, that was prevalent in marshy areas. The term was adopted into Middle English through Old French and retained its association with disease. Historically, ague was considered serious and was the subject of much medical study before the advent of modern medicine. The decline in its usage is linked to advancements in understanding diseases and their causes, leading to more precise terminology. Today, 'ague' is primarily of historical interest and is rarely used in contemporary medical discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,322, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.