Pain: meaning, definitions and examples

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pain

[ peɪn ]

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physical sensation

A highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness, injury, or emotional distress. Pain is often described as sharp, dull, throbbing, aching, or burning.

Synonyms

ache, agony, discomfort, suffering

Examples of usage

The patient was in excruciating pain after the surgery.
She felt a sharp pain in her lower back when she lifted the heavy box.
His emotional pain was evident in his eyes.

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mental or emotional suffering

Mental or emotional suffering or distress. It can be caused by grief, heartbreak, trauma, or other psychological factors.

Synonyms

anguish, distress, heartache, sorrow

Examples of usage

She was in pain after the loss of her beloved pet.
The pain of rejection was overwhelming for him.
The character in the novel experienced deep emotional pain.

Translations

Translations of the word "pain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dor

🇮🇳 दर्द

🇩🇪 Schmerz

🇮🇩 rasa sakit

🇺🇦 біль

🇵🇱 ból

🇯🇵 痛み (いたみ)

🇫🇷 douleur

🇪🇸 dolor

🇹🇷 ağrı

🇰🇷 통증 (tongjeung)

🇸🇦 ألم

🇨🇿 bolest

🇸🇰 bolesť

🇨🇳 痛苦 (tòngkǔ)

🇸🇮 bolečina

🇮🇸 sársauki

🇰🇿 ауырсыну

🇬🇪 ტკივილი

🇦🇿 ağrı

🇲🇽 dolor

Word origin

The word 'pain' originated from the Latin word 'poena' which means 'punishment' or 'penalty'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the physical or emotional sensation of distress or suffering. Pain is a universal human experience that has been studied and treated by various medical and psychological disciplines.