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Meaning of the word ailment in English

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ailment

US /ˈeɪl.mənt/

UK /ˈeɪl.mənt/

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Noun

an illness, typically a minor one

Example:

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She suffered from a minor stomach ailment.

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The doctor quickly diagnosed the common ailment.

Synonym:

illness sickness disorder malady complaint

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