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Ailment: meaning, definitions and examples

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ailment

 

[ ˈeɪlmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Ailment is a mild sickness that is not very serious.

Synonyms

disorder, illness, malady

Examples of usage

  • He was suffering from a minor ailment.
  • The doctor prescribed some medication to treat her ailment.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Ailment can also refer to a minor problem or difficulty.

Synonyms

difficulty, issue, problem

Examples of usage

  • Financial ailments can cause stress and anxiety.
  • Her biggest ailment was lack of motivation.

Translations

Translations of the word "ailment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 doença

🇮🇳 बीमारी

🇩🇪 Krankheit

🇮🇩 penyakit

🇺🇦 хвороба

🇵🇱 choroba

🇯🇵 病気

🇫🇷 maladie

🇪🇸 enfermedad

🇹🇷 hastalık

🇰🇷 질병

🇸🇦 مرض

🇨🇿 nemoc

🇸🇰 choroba

🇨🇳 疾病

🇸🇮 bolezen

🇮🇸 sjúkdómur

🇰🇿 ауру

🇬🇪 დაავადება

🇦🇿 xəstəlik

🇲🇽 enfermedad

Etymology

The word 'ailment' has been in use since the late 16th century, derived from the Old French word 'alimenter' meaning 'nourish'. Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to minor sickness or problems.

See also: ail, ailing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,971, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.