pain-relieving
|pain/re/liev/ing|
B2
/peɪn rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
alleviating pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pain-relieving' originates from the combination of 'pain' and 'relieve,' where 'pain' refers to physical discomfort and 'relieve' means to alleviate or lessen.
Historical Evolution
'Pain-relieving' evolved from the Middle English word 'releven,' which meant to alleviate or lessen, combined with 'pain.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to alleviate pain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the ability to reduce or eliminate pain.
The doctor prescribed a pain-relieving medication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45