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ANALGETIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does analgetic mean? 

ANALGETIC (adjective)
  The adjective ANALGETIC has 1 sense:

1. capable of relieving painplay

  Familiarity information: ANALGETIC used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ANALGETIC (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of relieving pain

Synonyms:

analgesic; analgetic; anodyne

Context example:

an analgesic effect

Similar:

moderating (lessening in intensity or strength)

Derivation:

analgesia (absence of the sense of pain without loss of consciousness)


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