masochism
English
Etymology
Named after Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, whose novel "Venus in Furs" explores a sadomasochistic relationship, + -ism.
Pronunciation
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Noun
masochism (countable and uncountable, plural masochisms)
- The enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.
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Translations
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation
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Romanian
Etymology
From French masochisme.
Noun
masochism n (uncountable)
Declension
declension of masochism (singular only)
singular | ||
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n gender | indefinite articulation | definite articulation |
nominative/accusative | (un) masochism | masochismul |
genitive/dative | (unui) masochism | masochismului |
vocative | masochismule |
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