Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pain-tolerance
noun
/peɪn ˈtɒlərəns/
Definition
the degree to which a person can endure pain without it significantly interfering with their normal activities or mental state.
Examples
- Different individuals have varying levels of pain tolerance; for example, some may be able to withstand severe pain during a workout, while others may find even mild discomfort hard to bear.
- In medical settings, understanding a patient’s pain tolerance can help in managing their pain effectively post-surgery.
- During training, athletes often work to increase their pain tolerance to improve performance.
Meaning
Pain tolerance refers to the maximum level of pain that a person can tolerate before feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with it.
Synonyms
- pain threshold
- pain endurance
- pain resilience
