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Disease

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A disorder or abnormal condition affecting the body or mind, characterised by specific signs and symptoms. Diseases can be caused by pathogens, genetic factors, environmental conditions, or lifestyle choices.

Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help prevent many chronic diseases.

Pronunciation

IPA

/disiːz/

Syllables

dis·ease

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Synonyms

illnessailmentdisordermalady

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Wordle

Contains three vowels (I, E, A, E) and the DIS- prefix; watch for double E pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points; good for using common letters and the S for pluralisation

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