analgic
|a-nal-gic|
C1
/əˈnældʒɪk/
pain relief
Etymology
Etymology Information
'analgic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'analgēsia,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'algos' meant 'pain.'
Historical Evolution
'analgēsia' was adopted into modern scientific English as 'analgic,' following the pattern of medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without pain,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relieving pain' or 'a pain-relieving agent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a drug or agent that relieves pain.
He took an analgic to ease his back pain.
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Adjective 1
relieving pain; acting to reduce or eliminate pain.
The doctor prescribed an analgic medication for her headache.
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Last updated: 2025/07/28 04:36