|
|
- pronunciation:
- Il
nihs
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the condition of being ill; sickness.
Illness swept through the village that year.The bite of some spiders can cause illness.- synonyms:
- sickness
- antonyms:
- health, wellness
- similar words:
- ailment, disease, infection
|
| definition 2: |
a particular disease that can affect many people, or a particular sickness in an individual.
Malaria is a serious illness.Because of her illness, she missed two days of school.The man's illness was difficult to treat, but he finally recovered.- synonyms:
- ailment, disease, sickness
- similar words:
- affliction, disorder
|
| related words: |
bug, condition, cross, nausea |
The word illness
contains the following part:
-ness
Old English
noun-forming suffix
that means state or quality of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ness
is attached to adjectives to form nouns. It is fully productive, meaning that any word that combines an adjective and the suffix -ness
is an allowable English noun. In a small set of cases, it is attached to a verb (forgiveness) or a noun (witness
).
Example words:
|