Meaning of sickness in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

  2. 2. the state that precedes vomiting

    Derived terms

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