ague

Meanings

• Noun

  A symptom of fever, typically one accompanied by shaking and shivering, followed by sweating.

  - "He was suffering from ague and chills."
  - "The old man's ague returned every summer."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈeɪ.ɡju/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11781622"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with ague
ague , vague

---

Variants

List of all variants of ague that leads to same result
ague , agues , aguish

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Middle English: from Old French ache, from Latin acutus 'sharp, pointed'. The sense development is from 'sharp pain' to 'fever with shaking and shivering'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'ague' is also used as a verb to mean 'to suffer from fever'.

2. In the 19th century, ague was commonly referred to as 'the English disease' due to its high prevalence in England during that time.

3. Ague is sometimes used figuratively to describe a state of uncertainty or indecision.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Fever: A general term for various diseases characterized by an elevated body temperature, often accompanied by other symptoms such as shivering, sweating, and malaise.

2. Malaria: A mosquito-borne infectious disease that causes fever, headache, and muscle pain, among other symptoms.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, ague is often used to describe a severe fever or illness. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', the character Iago refers to 'the very coinage of our English': 'ague, pestilence, and famine.' Ague is also mentioned in the title of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story 'Roger Malvin's Burial'.

How to Memorize "ague"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a high fever, shivering and then sweating. This is the visualization of ague.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ague' with the feeling of being unwell and having a fever. Think of someone with chills and a fever to help remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Grumpy Elephant Undergoes Astonishing Transformations' to remember the word 'ague'. The first letter of each word in the phrase corresponds to the first letter of the word 'ague'.

---

Memorize "ague" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ague is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.