algometrically
|al-go-met-ric-al-ly|
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/ˌælɡoʊˈmɛtrɪkli/
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/ˌælɡəʊˈmɛtrɪkli/
(algometric)
pain measurement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algometrically' originates from the Greek word 'algos,' meaning 'pain,' and the suffix '-metric,' meaning 'related to measurement.'
Historical Evolution
'Algometric' transformed into the adverbial form 'algometrically' to describe actions related to pain measurement.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the measurement of pain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to the measurement of pain.
The doctor assessed the patient's condition algometrically.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/20 16:36
