ailment

[ eyl-muhnt ]

noun

1. a physical disorder or illness, especially of a minor or chronic nature.

ailment

/ ˈeɪlmənt /

noun

1. a slight but often persistent illness

Word History and Origins

Origin of ailment¹

First recorded in 1700–10; ail + -ment

Example Sentences

Carvalho, MP and Social Democratic spokesperson for legal policy, said she suffered "from the same ailment" as Brandberg, and told her: "We may have had many tough debates about conditions in working life, but on this issue we stand united against a common enemy."

From BBC

He said he didn’t know whether the altitude in the Mile High City exacerbated his ailment.

From Los Angeles Times

The historic Emmy winner said he was hospitalized in Houston last month “to make sure of an ailment that had become apparent.”

From Los Angeles Times

Rookie linebacker Junior Colson missed his second consecutive game because of a hamstring ailment.

From Los Angeles Times

Pope Francis is expected to use a wheelchair for most engagements because of a knee ailment.

From BBC

Related Words

• ache
• condition
• disease
• disorder
• flu
• illness
• malady
• syndrome