ailment

Meanings

• noun

  A state of physical or mental ill-health. A disease or disorder.

  - "She was suffering from a severe ailment."
  - "The doctor diagnosed his ailment as a bacterial infection."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈeɪlmənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ailment
helment , element , ament , gentleman

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Variants

List of all variants of ailment that leads to same result
ailment , ailments

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Etymology

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Old French 'aliment' meaning 'food' or 'nourishment', later used to refer to a person's health or condition.

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language with the letter 'a' appearing in every position is 'ailment'.

2. In ancient Greece, ailments were believed to be caused by gods or spirits, and people would make offerings to the gods to cure their illnesses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disease: Ailment is a type of disease, which is a disorder of structure or function in an organism.

2. Illness: Ailment refers to a state of being ill or unwell, while illness is a broader term that can also include the social and economic aspects of being sick.

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Culture

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Ailment has been a common theme in literature and art, often used to depict suffering, illness, and the human condition. In music, ailment can refer to a dissonant or unsettling sound or melody.

How to Memorize "ailment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of a person in a hospital bed, looking weak and ill. Imagine the word 'ailment' written in bold letters above their head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ailment' with the feeling of discomfort or pain. Think of someone you know who has been sick or ill.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'An Apple In My Lunchbox Is Making Me Nervous' to remember the spelling of 'ailment'.

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