noun
Uncommon
affliction
uh-FLIHK-shuhn
Affliction (noun) means a condition or event that causes ongoing pain, suffering, or hardship. Example: “Chronic pain has been a lifelong affliction for him.”
noun
1
A condition or event that causes ongoing pain, suffering, or hardship.
"Chronic pain has been a lifelong affliction for him."
"The famine was one of the worst afflictions the region ever faced."
How to use affliction
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA source of ongoing suffering, whether an illness, hardship, or painful situation.
Common pairings
a chronic affliction
suffer an affliction
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Word forms
- Plural
- afflictions
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Etymology
From Old French afliction, from Latin afflictio, "torment," from the verb affligere, "to strike or beat down" — related to "af-" plus "fligere," to strike.
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Rhymes for affliction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “affliction” mean?
The word “affliction” means a condition or event that causes ongoing pain, suffering, or hardship. In plain terms, a source of ongoing suffering, whether an illness, hardship, or painful situation.
How do you pronounce “affliction”?
“Affliction” is pronounced uh-FLIHK-shuhn (/əˈflɪk.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “affliction” in a sentence?
Here is “affliction” used in a sentence: “Chronic pain has been a lifelong affliction for him.”
What part of speech is “affliction”?
“Affliction” is a noun.
Where does the word “affliction” come from?
The word “affliction” comes from Latin. From Old French afliction, from Latin afflictio, "torment," from the verb affligere, "to strike or beat down" — related to "af-" plus "fligere," to strike.
Is “affliction” a common word?
“Affliction” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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