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health

/hɛlθ/
Meanings
  • noun

    The state of being free from illness or injury.

    - "She was in good health after the surgery."
    - "Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for a long life."
  • noun

    The condition as regards complete mental and physical well-being.

    - "His health improved after he quit smoking."
    - "The doctor recommended regular exercise for better health."
Pronunciation
  1. /hɛlθ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9021979"
  2. /hɛlθ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1244075"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with health
weal , veil , ail , ailment , memento , mental , steal , peal
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Healt (Scottish) : A heap or pile

  2. Healt (Scottish) : A help, assistance

  3. Heal () : To make whole, cure, recover

Variants
List of all variants of health that leads to same result
health , healths , health care , health-care , healthcare , health cares , health-cares , healthcares , health club , health clubs , health food , health foods , health insurance , health insurances , health maintenance organization , health maintenance organizations , health spa , health spas , health span , health spans , health farm , bill of health , bills of health
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

healthier, healthiest, healths

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

Old English hælth, from hailan 'to make whole, heal'.

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

  1. Did you know that the average person spends six months of their lifetime waiting at red lights?

  2. The human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap.

  3. The longest word in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, contains 45 letters: pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis, which refers to a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

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

  1. Wellness: A holistic approach to health that focuses on overall well-being, including physical, mental, and social aspects.

  2. Fitness: A state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being.

  3. Preventive care: Medical care focused on preventing illness or disease rather than treating it.

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.

Health has been a significant theme in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Greece, health was believed to be a balance between the body's humors. In Chinese culture, health is associated with the concept of Qi. In modern times, health is often symbolized by a red cross or a snake encircling a staff.

How to Memorize "health"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a healthy body: Imagine a strong heart, functioning lungs, and a well-nourished brain.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'health' with the color green: Think of green vegetables, which are good for your health.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally' to remember the order of mathematical operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction.

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