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Commondisease
The correct spelling is disease.
How to pronounce disease
/dɪˈziːz/
nounIPA: /dɪˈziːz/
Say it like: Dis-ees-e
The correct spelling is disease. An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired. For example: "The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."
Usage Examples
“The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.
- 2.(by extension) Any abnormal or harmful condition, as of society, people's attitudes, way of living etc.
- 3.Lack of ease; uneasiness; trouble; vexation; disquiet.
verb
- 1.To cause unease; to annoy, irritate.
- 2.To infect with a disease.
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