Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Illness.
How to pronounce illness:
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Illness - as a noun
Impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
malady12sickness14unwellness13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
health problemill healthunhealthiness19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
condition12ague5amyloidosis17anuresis8
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anuria6catastrophic illnesscollapse12prostration13aeroembolism18air embolismbends8caisson diseasedecompression sicknessgas embolismfood poisoninggastrointestinal disorderlead poisoningplumbism16saturnism11disease8hypermotilityindisposition16ozone sicknesstoxaemia17toxaemia of pregnancytoxemia16toxemia of pregnancygrowth13
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
wellness11Example Sentences
"He is suffering from a severe illness."
"The doctor diagnosed her illness as pneumonia."
"She has been absent from work due to her illness."
"The illness has spread rapidly throughout the community."
"His illness prevented him from attending the event."
Word Game Points
Is ILLNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, illness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ILLNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ILLNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, illness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordILLNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ILLNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, illness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordILLNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.