Alleviation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /əˌliˈveɪʃən/

Definitions of alleviation

noun the action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe

Example Sentences

A1 I took a pain reliever for the alleviation of my headache.

A2 The doctor prescribed a cream for the alleviation of the itching.

B1 Regular exercise can provide some alleviation of stress and anxiety.

B2 The new medication offers significant alleviation of symptoms for patients with chronic pain.

C1 The government implemented policies for the alleviation of poverty in the region.

C2 The philanthropist's donation led to the alleviation of suffering for many families in need.

Examples of alleviation in a Sentence

formal The new medication provided some alleviation for the patient's chronic pain.

informal Taking a hot bath can bring some alleviation to your sore muscles.

slang Dude, that ice cream gave me some serious alleviation from the heat.

figurative Reading a good book can offer mental alleviation from the stresses of everyday life.

Grammatical Forms of alleviation

past tense

alleviated

plural

alleviations

comparative

more alleviated

superlative

most alleviated

present tense

alleviates

future tense

will alleviate

perfect tense

has alleviated

continuous tense

is alleviating

singular

alleviation

positive degree

alleviation

infinitive

to alleviate

gerund

alleviating

participle

alleviated

Origin and Evolution of alleviation

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'alleviation' originated from the Latin word 'alleviare', which means 'to lighten' or 'to lift up'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'alleviation' has retained its original meaning of easing or reducing something, such as pain or suffering.