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health

//ˈhɛlθ//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Note for health

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Forms

Plural
healths

Definitions

  1. 1.The state of being free from physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction; wellness.

    • My grampa still enjoys very good health.
    • Her mental health is really affected by stressful environments.
  2. 2.A state of well-being or balance, often physical but sometimes also mental and social; the overall level of function of an organism from the cellular (micro) level to the social (macro) level.

    • The directors are concerned about the financial health of the project.
  3. 3.Physical condition.

    • Sugar isn't good for your health.
    • I hate working out, but I know it’s good for one's health.
    • My father is in good health.
  4. 4.A toast to prosperity.

    • Sugar isn't good for your health.
    • I hate working out, but I know it’s good for one's health.
    • My father is in good health.

Frequency

Overall

Very common· #333

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Uncommon
General reading & writing
Very common
Academic
Common
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

Etymology tree

Proto-Indo-European *kéh₂ilos

Proto-Germanic *hailaz

Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂der.

Proto-Germanic *-iþō

Proto-Germanic *hailiþō

Proto-West Germanic *hailiþu

Old English hǣlþ

Middle English helthe

English health

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