Definition of illness
1 obsolete a : wickednessb : unpleasantness
2a : an unhealthy condition of body or mindb : sickness 2
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Examples of illness in a Sentence
Her body was not able to defend itself against illness.
Hundreds of soldiers died from illness and hunger.
He showed no signs of illness.
Scientists have not yet found a cure for this illness.
cancer, diabetes, and other illnesses
She died at the age of 60 after a brief illness.
First Known Use of illness
circa 1500
ILLNESS Defined for English Language Learners
illness
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: a condition of being unhealthy in your body or mind
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: a specific condition that prevents your body or mind from working normally : a sickness or disease
ILLNESS Defined for Kids
illness
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1 : an unhealthy condition of the body or mind Germs can cause illness.
2 : a specific sickness or disease Colds are a common illness.
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