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Definition of ailment

ailment

/ˈeɪlmənt/
ail · ment
Plural:ailments
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• noun

1

A bodily disorder or chronic illness, typically one that is minor or persistent rather than acute or fatal.

Example

"The herbal tea was traditionally brewed to soothe minor stomach ailments."

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• Rhymes for ailment

• Nearby Words

aikido
ail
ailing
ailment
aim
aimer
aimless

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century from the verb 'ail' (from Old English 'eglan', meaning to trouble, plague, or afflict) combined with the suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ailment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ailment
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