disease
|di-sease|
B2
/dɪˈziːz/
illness or disorder
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disease' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'desaise,' where 'des-' meant 'lack of' and 'aise' meant 'ease.'
Historical Evolution
'desaise' transformed into the Middle English word 'disease,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disease.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'discomfort or unease,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a disorder or illness.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
The disease spread rapidly through the population.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35