algolagnia

al·go·lag·ni·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-guh-lag-nee-uh]
- /ˌæl gəˈlæg ni ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-guh-lag-nee-uh]
- /ˌæl gəˈlæg ni ə/

Definitions of algolagnia word

noun algolagnia a perversion in which sexual pleasure is gained from the experience or infliction of pain 3
noun algolagnia abnormal sexual pleasure derived from inflicting or suffering pain; masochism or sadism 3
noun algolagnia sexual pleasure derived from enduring or inflicting pain, as in masochism or sadism. 1
noun algolagnia A physical condition that causes a person to gain sexual pleasure by suffering pain, particularly to erogenous zones. 1

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Origin of algolagnia

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; < German Algolagnie, equivalent to algo- algo- + -lagnie < Greek lagneía lust

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Parts of speech for Algolagnia

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algolagnia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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