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sadomasochism

sa·do·mas·o·chism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sey-doh-mas-uh-kiz-uh m, -maz-, sad-oh-]
    • /ˌseɪ doʊˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, -ˈmæz-, ˌsæd oʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sey-doh-mas-uh-kiz-uh m, -maz-, sad-oh-]
    • /ˌseɪ doʊˈmæs əˌkɪz əm, -ˈmæz-, ˌsæd oʊ-/

Definitions of sadomasochism word

  • noun sadomasochism interaction, especially sexual activity, in which one person enjoys inflicting physical or mental suffering on another person, who derives pleasure from experiencing pain. 1
  • noun sadomasochism gratification, especially sexual, gained through inflicting or receiving pain; sadism and masochism combined. Abbreviation: S-M, S and M. 1
  • noun sadomasochism sexual practice involving pain 1
  • uncountable noun sadomasochism Sadomasochism is the enjoyment of hurting people and being hurt. 0
  • noun sadomasochism the combination of sadistic and masochistic elements in one person, characterized by both aggressive and submissive periods in relationships with others 0
  • noun sadomasochism sexual practice in which one partner adopts a sadistic role and the other a masochistic one 0
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Origin of sadomasochism

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; sad- (see sadism) + -o- + masochism

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Parts of speech for Sadomasochism

noun
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adverb
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sadomasochism 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.
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