ailments

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "She was suffering from various ailments."
  - "The doctor diagnosed him with a serious ailment."
  - "Many elderly people have numerous ailments."

• noun

  Plural form of ailment.

  - "The ailments of the patients were being treated."
  - "The hospital was filled with patients suffering from various ailments."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ailments
remedies , medicines , symptomies , prescriptions

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Variants

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ailment , ailments

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Etymology

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Old English 'eglian' meaning 'to distress, afflict, or grieve'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest word in English with the letter 'a' in every position is 'ailment'?

2. The word 'ailment' is also used metaphorically to describe a person's emotional state.

3. In ancient times, people believed that ailments were caused by supernatural forces, such as gods or demons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disease: Ailments are a type of disease, which refers to a disorder of the body or mind that impairs or interferes with normal functioning.

2. Symptoms: Ailments can present with various symptoms, which are physical or mental signs of the presence of a disease or disorder.

3. Treatment: Ailments can be treated with various methods, such as medication, surgery, or lifestyle changes.

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Culture

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Ailments have been a significant part of human history and literature. In literature, ailments have been used to depict various emotions, such as love, despair, and fear. In art, ailments have been portrayed as symbols of suffering and mortality. In music, there are numerous songs about ailments and their effects on people.

How to Memorize "ailments"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person lying in a hospital bed, surrounded by medical equipment and nurses.
   - Visualize the various symptoms that a person with an ailment might experience, such as fever, pain, or fatigue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ailments' with the image of a doctor's waiting room or a hospital.
   - Think of the word 'ailments' whenever you see someone coughing or sneezing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'ailments' by associating it with the word 'ail' which means 'to distress or afflict'.

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