The term "ailment" is widely used in medical and informal contexts to denote minor health issues.
Word 'ailment' in Other Languages
- ailment in Assamese অসমীয়া
- ailment in Bengali বাংলা
- ailment in Bodo बड़ो
- ailment in Dogri डोगरी
- ailment in English
- ailment in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- ailment in Hindi हिन्दी
- ailment in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- ailment in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- ailment in Konkani कोंकणी
- ailment in Maithili মৈথিলী
- ailment in Malayalam മലയാളം
- ailment in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- ailment in Marathi मराठी
- ailment in Nepali नेपाली
- ailment in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- ailment in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ailment in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- ailment in Santali
- ailment in Sindhi سنڌي
- ailment in Tamil தமிழ்
- ailment in Telugu తెలుగు
- ailment in Urdu اُردُو
ailment
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈeɪl.mənt/
Definitions
- A minor illness or condition.
Usage Examples
- "She was suffering from a minor ailment."
- "Common ailments include colds and headaches."
Etymology
Derived from Middle English "eylen" (to trouble, afflict) and Old English "egle" (troublesome).
Synonyms
- Illness
- Condition
- Malady
Antonyms
- Health
- Wellness
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | dolencia | /doˈlen.θja/ |
| Hindi | बीमारी | /biːˈmaːɾi/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English: /ˈeɪl.mənt/
American English: /ˈeɪl.mənt/
Historical Usage
First recorded in the 14th century, the term has been used to describe minor medical conditions.
Cultural Nuances
Often used to describe non-serious conditions but can sometimes imply a broader range of health issues.