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algo

1

[al-goh]

noun

Computers Informal.
  1. algorithm.



algo-

2
  1. a combining form meaning “pain,” used in the formation of compound words.

    algophobia.

algo-

combining form

  1. denoting pain

    algometer

    algophobia

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Word History and Origins

Origin of algo-1

First recorded in 1990–95; by shortening

Origin of algo-2

Combining form representing Greek álgos
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Word History and Origins

Origin of algo-1

from Greek algos pain
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Es muy tímido, reservado», dijo Roberts. «Pero creo que, desde que ha vuelto, se ha abierto mucho más. Creo que está mostrando más quién es realmente y mostrando algo de emoción”.

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“Estamos empezando a ver algo realmente especial en él», dijo Roberts. «Lo que ha hecho ahora en los escenarios más importantes es solo el principio”.

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“Es algo que no habíamos sentido en todo el año”.

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“What comes up a lot in the sessions is, ‘Prefiero irme con algo, que irme sin nada,’” Gallegos said.

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En medio de las quejas por el precio de las entradas, una encuesta de 2023 sugería que el 44% de los residentes en París y sus alrededores han llegado a pensar que la organización de los Juegos es “algo malo”.

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When To Use

What does algo- mean?

Algo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “pain.” It is occasionally used in medical terms, especially in psychiatry and pathology.Algo- comes from the Greek álgos, meaning “pain.” Similar in meaning and use to algo- are odyno- and -odynia, which derive from odýnē, also meaning “pain.”Corresponding forms of algo- combined to the end of words are -algia, as in ovarialgia, or -algy, as in coxalgy. Learn more about these forms in our Words That Use articles for each.

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