exacerbation

CEFRC1

/ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An increase in the seriousness of a problem or illness.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An increase in the severity of something (such as a disease)

Examples

  • The doctor explained that stress can cause an exacerbation of symptoms.

  • The exacerbation of symptoms was alarming.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ɪkˈsæs-/

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In context

  • The treatment prevented exacerbation.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English exacerbacyoun, from Latin exacerbātiōnem, from exacerbāre (“to provoke, make harsh”). See exacerbate.