dol
Dol (noun) means a unit once proposed for measuring the intensity of pain. Example: “Researchers used a dol scale to compare patients' reported pain levels.”
How to use dol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rarely used scientific unit for measuring pain intensity.
Word forms
dols plural
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Researchers used a _____ scale to compare patients' reported pain levels.
Etymology
A clipping of Latin dolor, "pain, sorrow" — the same root as "dolor" and "condolence."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dol” mean?
The word “dol” means a unit once proposed for measuring the intensity of pain. In plain terms, a rarely used scientific unit for measuring pain intensity.
How do you use “dol” in a sentence?
Here is “dol” used in a sentence: “Researchers used a dol scale to compare patients' reported pain levels.”
What part of speech is “dol”?
“Dol” is a noun.
Where does the word “dol” come from?
The word “dol” comes from Latin. A clipping of Latin dolor, "pain, sorrow" — the same root as "dolor" and "condolence.".