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algophobia

al·go·pho·bi·a
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [al-guh-foh-bee-uh]
    • /ˌæl gəˈfoʊ bi ə/
    • /ˌalɡəfˈəʊbiə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-guh-foh-bee-uh]
    • /ˌæl gəˈfoʊ bi ə/

Definitions of algophobia word

  • noun algophobia an acute fear of experiencing or witnessing bodily pain 3
  • noun algophobia an abnormal fear of pain 3
  • noun algophobia an abnormal dread of pain. 1
  • noun algophobia Fear of pain. 1

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Origin of algophobia

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; algo- + -phobia

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Parts of speech for Algophobia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

algophobia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

algophobia usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with algophobia

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