health

noun, often attributive \ˈhelth also ˈheltth\

: the condition of being well or free from disease

: the overall condition of someone's body or mind

: the condition or state of something

Full Definition of HEALTH

a : the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially : freedom from physical disease or pain

b : the general condition of the body <in poor health> <enjoys good health>

a : flourishing condition : well-being <defending the health of the beloved oceans — Peter Wilkinson>

b : general condition or state <poor economic health>

: a toast to someone's health or prosperity

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Origin of HEALTH

Middle English helthe, from Old English hǣlth, from hāl

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to HEALTH

Synonyms: fitness, healthiness, heartiness, robustness, sap, soundness, verdure, wellness, wholeness, wholesomeness

Antonyms: illness, sickness, unhealthiness, unsoundness

Other Medicine Terms

analgesia, angina, diabetes, hepatitis, homeopathy, logorrhea, palliate, pandemic

Rhymes with HEALTH

stealth

HEALTH Defined for Kids

health

noun \ˈhelth\

Definition of HEALTH for Kids

: the condition of being free from illness or disease

: the overall condition of the body <He is in good health.>

Medical Dictionary

health

noun , often attrib \ˈhelth\

Medical Definition of HEALTH

: the condition of an organism or one of its parts in which it performs its vital functions normally or properly : the state of being sound in body or mind <dental health> <mental health>; especially : freedom from physical disease and pain <nursed him back to health>—compare disease

: the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions especially as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally <how is your health today>