migraine
Migraine (noun) means a severe headache, often on one side of the head, that can come with nausea and sensitivity to light. Example: “She had to lie down in a dark room because of her migraine.”
How to use migraine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA much more intense, disabling headache than an ordinary one, often with visual disturbances or nausea.
Not just a "bad headache" — a migraine is a distinct neurological condition with its own symptoms and triggers.
Word forms
migraines plural
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Etymology
From French migraine, ultimately from Greek hēmikrania — "hēmi-" ("half") + "kranion" ("skull") — describing pain in one half of the head.
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What does “migraine” mean?
The word “migraine” means a severe headache, often on one side of the head, that can come with nausea and sensitivity to light. In plain terms, a much more intense, disabling headache than an ordinary one, often with visual disturbances or nausea.
How do you pronounce “migraine”?
“Migraine” is pronounced MYG-rayn (/ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “migraine” in a sentence?
Here is “migraine” used in a sentence: “She had to lie down in a dark room because of her migraine.”
What part of speech is “migraine”?
“Migraine” is a noun.
Where does the word “migraine” come from?
The word “migraine” comes from French. From French migraine, ultimately from Greek hēmikrania — "hēmi-" ("half") + "kranion" ("skull") — describing pain in one half of the head.
Is “migraine” a common word?
“Migraine” is an uncommon word in modern English.