Meaning & Definition of word "Ailment"

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    Ailment

    /ˈeɪl.mənt/

    noun:

    • 1. An illness, typically a minor one.
      • Example: She went to the doctor to seek treatment for her stomach ailment.
    • 2. A condition or disorder that is troublesome or causes discomfort.
      • Example: His persistent cough is a common ailment during the winter months.
    • 3. A physical or mental disorder.
      • Example: The team conducted research on various ailments affecting the elderly population.
    • 4. A state of unease or discomfort.
      • Example: The economic ailments of the country have been a topic of concern for years.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'aïlment', from 'aïler' to cause pain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catching an ailment:

    Becoming sick or dealing with a health issue.

    chronic ailment:

    An illness that persists for a long time.

    ailment diagnosis:

    The identification of a health issue or disorder.

    Related Words

    disease:

    A pathological condition of a bodily part.

    illness:

    A state of poor health.

    discomfort:

    A lack of physical comfort.

    affliction:

    Something that causes pain or distress.

    Slang Meanings of ailment

    Meaning: The sniffles

    Example Sentence: He's stuck at home with the sniffles.

    Meaning: A case of the Mondays

    Example Sentence: I've got a serious case of the Mondays; everything feels like an ailment.