algometry

al·gom·e·ter

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-gom-i-ter]
- /ælˈgɒm ɪ tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-gom-i-ter]
- /ælˈgɒm ɪ tər/

Definitions of algometry word

noun algometry a device for determining sensitiveness to pain caused by pressure. 1
noun algometry The scientific measurement of responses to pain stimuli. 0

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Origin of algometry

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; algo- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Algometry

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algometry popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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