illness

Word parts

ill + -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪlˌnɛs/

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Noun

Singular illness

Plural illnesses

1. An illness is a sickness or a disease.
2. Illness is bad health.

   He died after a long illness.