Alleviation: meaning, definitions and examples
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alleviation
[ əˌliːvɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n ]
pain relief
The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
Synonyms
assuagement, easing, mitigation, relief
Examples of usage
- His visit brought some alleviation to her distress.
- The government has promised further alleviation of poverty in the region.
stress reduction
The act of making a problem less severe or easier to deal with, especially by being more compassionate.
Synonyms
comfort, reduction, relief, solace
Examples of usage
- Yoga can provide some alleviation of stress and anxiety.
- The manager showed great understanding and offered some alleviation to the team's workload.
economic policy
The action of reducing the intensity or severity of something, especially pain or hunger, through the implementation of economic measures.
Synonyms
aid, assistance, relief, support
Examples of usage
- The alleviation of poverty requires targeted economic policies.
- The government is working on providing alleviation to the affected industries.
Translations
Translations of the word "alleviation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alívio
🇮🇳 राहत
🇩🇪 Linderung
🇮🇩 pengurangan
🇺🇦 полегшення
🇵🇱 ulga
🇯🇵 緩和
🇫🇷 soulagement
🇪🇸 alivio
🇹🇷 hafifletme
🇰🇷 경감
🇸🇦 تخفيف
🇨🇿 úleva
🇸🇰 úľava
🇨🇳 缓解
🇸🇮 olajšanje
🇮🇸 léttir
🇰🇿 жеңілдету
🇬🇪 შემსუბუქება
🇦🇿 yüngülləşdirmə
🇲🇽 alivio
Word origin
The word 'alleviation' comes from the Latin word 'alleviationem', meaning 'a lightening or lifting'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe the act of making something less severe or intense. Over the years, 'alleviation' has been associated with the concepts of relief, easing, and mitigation in various contexts, from pain management to stress reduction and economic policy.
See also: alleviate, alleviator.