hedonic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or characterized by pleasure or enjoyment.

  - "The hedonic pleasures of eating chocolate."
  - "People often seek hedonic experiences in their leisure time."

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Variants

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hedonic , hedonically

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'hedone' meaning 'pleasure'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hedonic' was first used in English literature in the 17th century.

2. Hedonic experiences can be divided into two categories: sensory pleasures (such as taste, touch, and smell) and intellectual pleasures (such as reading, listening to music, and engaging in creative activities).

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1. Hedonism: A philosophical belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and the purpose of life.

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In literature, hedonic experiences are often portrayed in works of fiction, such as in the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, where citizens are conditioned to seek pleasure as a means of maintaining social order.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'hedonic' comes from the Greek word 'hedone', which means 'pleasure'.

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