illness
ill
ˈɪl
il
ness
nəs
nēs

Definition & Meaning of "illness"in English

Illness
01

the state of being physically or mentally sick 

illness definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
illnesses
Examples
The patient was unable to recover from his illness. 
02

a specific health condition that causes the body or mind to not function properly 

Examples
He was diagnosed with a serious illness last year. 
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