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ANALGETIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does analgetic mean?
• ANALGETIC (adjective)
The adjective ANALGETIC has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: ANALGETIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of relieving pain
Synonyms:
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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