health
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A2
/hɛlθ/
state of well-being
Etymology
Etymology Information
'health' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hǣlþ', where 'hǣl' meant 'whole' or 'unharmed'.
Historical Evolution
'hǣlþ' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'health'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wholeness or a state of being whole', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being free from illness or injury'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
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