ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hedon

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhɛdɒn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hedon is a noun meaning (economics) A unit of pleasure used to theoretically weigh people's happiness.

Meaning

(economics) A unit of pleasure used to theoretically weigh people's happiness.

Example Sentences

Supposedly, utilitarians are able to add and subtract hedons (units of pleasure) and dolors (units of pain) without any signs of cognitive or affective distress[…]

Word Forms

Synonyms for hedon

Depending on context, synonyms include utile, util.

Antonyms for hedon

Common opposites include dolor.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hedonism, utility, ophelimity, pleasure, eudaemonia, eudemonia.

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