Algesie

[alɡəˈziː]

/[alɡəˈziː]/ noun

The verdict

“Algesie” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Schmerzempfindlichkeit, physiologische Schmerzempfindung

Corpus desk

Index DE-algesie · Algesie · German

Algesie · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "A" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Algesie
PropertyValue
HeadwordAlgesie
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[alɡəˈziː]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Algesie“ im Deutschen

Algesieliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Algesie is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [alɡəˈziː]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Schmerzempfindlichkeit, physiologische Schmerzempfindung".

No misspelling variants are generated for Algesie in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Algesie, spelled A-L-G-E-S-I-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Schmerzempfindlichkeit, physiologische Schmerzempfindung

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Algesie appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Bei Patienten mit initial motorisch kompletter Lähmung aber noch erhaltener Schmerzempfindung (Algesie) unterhalb des Verletzungsniveaus steigt die Rate der motorischen Erholung auf mehr als 60% an (…).
  2. Liegen Punkte eines Meridians im Zentrum bzw. in der Nähe eines gestörten Geschehens (z. B. schmerzhaftes Ellenbogengelenk) werden seine Punkte ober- und unterhalb der Algesie ganz gezielt stimuliert.

Synonyms

Algesis

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Algesie"?
"Algesie" is spelled A-L-G-E-S-I-E. The IPA pronunciation is [alɡəˈziː].
What does "Algesie" mean?
As a noun, "Algesie" means: Schmerzempfindlichkeit, physiologische Schmerzempfindung
How do you pronounce "Algesie"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Algesie" is [alɡəˈziː]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Algesie" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list