ill·ness
Pronounced:
/ˈɪlnəs/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural ill·ness·esMeaning:
1 [noncount] : a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind ▪ Her body was not able to defend itself against illness. ▪ Hundreds of soldiers died from illness and hunger. ▪ He showed no signs of illness. ▪ mental illness
2 [count] : a specific condition that prevents your body or mind from working normally : a sickness or disease ▪ Scientists have not yet found a cure for this illness. ▪ cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses ▪ an acute/chronic illness ▪ She died at the age of 60 after a brief/long illness.
2 [count] : a specific condition that prevents your body or mind from working normally : a sickness or disease ▪ Scientists have not yet found a cure for this illness. ▪ cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses ▪ an acute/chronic illness ▪ She died at the age of 60 after a brief/long illness.