Meaning of sickness in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈsɪknəs/

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1. Noun

   sickness

   Etymology

   Old English sēocnesse(see sick, -ness)

   Definitions

   1. impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

   Antonyms

   • health
   • wellness
   • health
   • wellness
2. 2. the state that precedes vomiting