hedonics

he·don·ics

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hee-don-iks]
- /hiˈdɒn ɪks/
- /hedˈɒnɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hee-don-iks]
- /hiˈdɒn ɪks/

Definitions of hedonics word

noun hedonics the branch of psychology that deals with pleasurable and unpleasurable states of consciousness. 1
noun hedonics the branch of psychology concerned with the study of pleasant and unpleasant sensations 0
noun hedonics (in philosophy) the study of pleasure, esp in its relation to duty 0
noun hedonics the branch of psychology dealing with pleasant and unpleasant feelings 0
noun hedonics (psychology) The ethical study of pleasure. 0

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Origin of hedonics

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; See origin at hedonic, -ics

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Parts of speech for Hedonics

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hedonics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hedonics usage trend in Literature

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