pain-free
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B2
/peɪn friː/
without pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pain-free' originates from the combination of 'pain' and 'free,' where 'pain' refers to physical discomfort and 'free' means without or lacking.
Historical Evolution
'Pain' comes from Old French 'peine,' and 'free' comes from Old English 'frēo,' meaning not in bondage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pain-free' meant 'without physical discomfort,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
without pain; not experiencing any discomfort or suffering.
After the surgery, the patient was pain-free.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 12:49