Causing physical or emotional suffering; or the archaic meaning of working hard or taking great effort.
From Latin 'poena' (punishment/pain). The word has evolved from its root meaning of inflicting suffering to include any effort that causes discomfort.
The word 'pain' comes from the same Latin root as 'penal' and 'penalty'—languages often connect punishment and suffering because they recognized these experiences are connected!
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