sickness vs. illness
[sik-nis]
/ ˈsɪk nɪs /
noun
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a particular disease or malady.
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the state or an instance of being sick; illness.
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nausea; queasiness.
[il-nis]
/ ˈɪl nɪs /
noun
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poor health; sickness.
He grew up in an environment known for poverty, illness, and little opportunity for education.
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a specific sickness or disease, or an instance of such.
Please be as accurate as possible in listing your childhood illnesses.
- Synonyms:
- infirmity, affliction, ailment
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Obsolete. wickedness.
