analgesic
Translation
analgesic, painkiller
Examples
Aspirin is a common analgesic.
Aspirin is a common analgesic.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is an analgesic Aspirin is a common analgesic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: painkiller, pain reliever
Etymology
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'algos' (pain). Something that takes away pain.
Memory Tips
An analgesic is a substance that causes analgesia (the state of no pain). Think of it as a 'pain-killer'.