World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesDisease
/dɪˈziːz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms.
"The doctor diagnosed her with a rare disease that affects the nervous system." - 2
A condition that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.
"Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'disease' originates from the Old French 'desaise', meaning 'discomfort' or 'lack of ease', which itself comes from the Latin 'difficultas', meaning 'difficulty'. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to a pathological condition affecting the body or mind.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Disease"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Disease" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
maladie
Transliteration: maladi
"Elle souffre d'une maladie rare."
Krankheit
Transliteration: krank-hait
"Er hat eine schwere Krankheit."
malattia
Transliteration: ma-lat-tee-a
"La malattia è stata diagnosticata in tempo."
enfermedad
Transliteration: en-fer-me-dad
"La enfermedad se propagó rápidamente."
doença
Transliteration: do-en-sa
"A doença foi tratada com sucesso."
रोग
Transliteration: rog
"उसे एक गंभीर रोग है।"
疾病
Transliteration: jíbìng
"这种疾病在年轻人中很常见。"
질병
Transliteration: jilbyeong
"그 질병은 전염성이 있다."
病気
Transliteration: byouki
"彼は病気で学校を休んだ。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Disease"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.