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maladies

mal·a·dy
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mal-uh-dee]
    • /ˈmæl ə di/
    • /ˈmæl.ə.di/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mal-uh-dee]
    • /ˈmæl ə di/

Definitions of maladies word

  • noun plural maladies any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated. 1
  • noun plural maladies any undesirable or disordered condition: social maladies; a malady of the spirit. 1
  • noun maladies Plural form of malady. 1
  • noun maladies plural of malady. 0

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Origin of maladies

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English maladie < Old French, equivalent to malade sick (< Late Latin male habitus literally, ill-conditioned; see mal-, habit1) + -ie -y3

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Parts of speech for Maladies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

maladies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for maladies

noun maladies

Antonyms for maladies

noun maladies

  • comforts — things that make life easier and more pleasant
  • healths — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.

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