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Where does “algolagnic” come from?

algolagnic (English) comes from English algolagnia, from German Algolagnie, from Ancient Greek ἄλγος, from Ancient Greek ἀλέγω — I heed, trouble myself.

algolagnic (English): Of or relating to algolagnia

Definitions

  1. Of or relating to algolagnia

Ancestry of “algolagnic”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishalgolagniaA physical condition that causes a person to gain...
2GermanAlgolagnie—
3Ancient Greekἄλγοςpain , sorrow, trouble, grief, distress, woe;...
4Ancient GreekἀλέγωI heed, trouble myself
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