Disease

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 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.”

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Synonyms

illness ailment disorder malady

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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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