non-algolagnist
|non-al-go-lag-nist|
C2
/nɒn-ˌælɡəˈlæɡnɪst/
not deriving pleasure from pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-algolagnist' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'algolagnist' from Greek 'algos' meaning 'pain' and 'lagneia' meaning 'lust'.
Historical Evolution
'algolagnist' was derived from Greek roots and combined with the prefix 'non-' to form 'non-algolagnist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not deriving pleasure from pain', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not derive sexual pleasure from pain.
Unlike his partner, he was a non-algolagnist and preferred gentler forms of intimacy.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 17:05