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- [mal-uh-dee]
- /ˈmæl ə di/
- /ˈmæl.ə.di/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mal-uh-dee]
- /ˈmæl ə di/
Definitions of malady word
- noun plural malady any disorder or disease of the body, especially one that is chronic or deepseated. 1
- noun plural malady any undesirable or disordered condition: social maladies; a malady of the spirit. 1
- noun malady A disease or ailment. 1
- noun malady ailment, illness 1
- noun malady affliction, trouble 1
- countable noun malady A malady is an illness or disease. 0
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Origin of malady
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 Malady
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adjective
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preposition
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malady 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.
malady usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for malady
noun malady
- illness — unhealthy condition; poor health; indisposition; sickness.
- syndrome — Pathology, Psychiatry. a group of symptoms that together are characteristic of a specific disorder, disease, or the like.
- cancer — Cancer is one of the twelve signs of the zodiac. Its symbol is a crab. People who are born approximately between the 21st of June and the 22nd of July come under this sign.
- sickness — a particular disease or malady.
- disability — lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.
Antonyms for malady
noun malady
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- relief — prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast.
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
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