Meaning & Definition of word "Illness"
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Illness
/ˈɪl.nəs/
noun:
- 1. a condition of being ill or unwell, often characterized by specific symptoms and signs.
- Example: His illness kept him bed-ridden for several weeks.
- 2. a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
- Example: She was diagnosed with a chronic illness that required long-term care.
- 3. a departure from a state of health.
- Example: The doctor explained that the illness was treatable with medication.
- 4. a physical or mental condition that is not normal.
- Example: Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age or background.
- 5. a state of ill health.
- Example: He did not let his childhood illness hinder his ambitions.
Etymology
Middle English 'illnes', from Old English 'ilnys', meaning 'badness, ill health'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
illness prevention:
Measures taken to prevent disease or maintain health.
chronic illness:
A long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured.
mental illness:
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, or behavior.
Related Words
disease:
A particular abnormal condition, a disruption of normal functioning.
sickness:
A condition that a person experiences due to an illness.
disorder:
A disruption of the systematic functioning or activity of a body part.
Slang Meanings of illness
Meaning: Bug
Example Sentence: I caught a bug and had to skip work.
Meaning: Under the weather
Example Sentence: I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather lately.