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Ailment

noun

Ailment means a small health problem.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Ailment mean?

Ailment means a small health problem.

Dictionary definition

A minor health problem or sickness.

Example sentences

Ailment in a sentence

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In science class, we learned about ailment.

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After practice, we talked about how ailment affects movement and comfort.

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Ailment

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Sounds like

ayl · ment · strongest beat: ayl

Synonyms

Words like Ailment

conditionUse for a state of body or health.
stateUse for how something currently is.
Antonyms

Opposite words

wellnessUse for good overall health and balance.
comfortUse for feeling physically at ease.
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Word family

Ailment word family

Base word

ailment

noun

ailment

Base form.

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