algophilia
|al-go-phil-i-a|
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/ˌælɡoʊˈfɪliə/
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/ˌælɡəʊˈfɪliə/
pleasure from pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algophilia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'algos' meaning 'pain' and 'philia' meaning 'love or affection'.
Historical Evolution
'algos' combined with 'philia' in Greek to form 'algophilia', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'love of pain', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition or tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, from experiencing pain.
The character in the novel exhibited signs of algophilia.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 18:51