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Definition of alleviation

alleviation

/əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
al · le · vi · a · tion
Plural:alleviations
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Adjective:alleviative
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• noun

1

The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.

Example

"The new economic policies are focused on poverty alleviation in rural communities."

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• Rhymes for alleviation

• Nearby Words

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allergy
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alley
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin alleviātiōnem, a noun of action from the verb alleviāre ('to lighten, relieve'), formed from ad- ('to') and levis ('light in weight').

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