'aggravation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggravatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'gravis' meant 'heavy or serious.'

'aggravatio' transformed into the Old French word 'aggravation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggravation' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to make heavier or more serious,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'annoyance or irritation.'