aggravation
|ag-gra-va-tion|
/ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən/
worsening or irritation
Etymology
'aggravation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggravatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'gravis' meant 'heavy or serious.'
'aggravatio' transformed into the Old French word 'aggravation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggravation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to make heavier or more serious,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'worsening' and 'annoyance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of making something worse or more severe.
The aggravation of the situation was due to the lack of communication.
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Noun 2
a source of annoyance or irritation.
The constant noise from the construction site was a major aggravation.
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