alleviation
Translation
alleviation, relief, easing, mitigation
Examples
The goal is the alleviation of poverty.
The goal is the alleviation of poverty.
He found some alleviation from his symptoms.
He found some alleviation from his symptoms.
Grammar Patterns
((alleviation)) ((of sth.)) the action of making (sth.) less severe The goal is the alleviation of poverty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relief, easing, mitigation; Antonyms: aggravation, worsening
Etymology
From the verb 'alleviate'. The suffix '-ion' forms nouns denoting an action or condition.
Memory Tips
This is the result or condition of the action 'to alleviate'. It's the noun form of the verb.