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hedon Meaning & Definition

/ˈhɛdɒn/

What Does Hedon Mean?

Hedon is a noun that means A unit of pleasure used to theoretically weigh people's happiness.

Quick Facts About Hedon

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈhɛdɒn/
Synonymsutile and util
Antonymsdolor
Pluralhedons

Hedon Definition (Noun)

  1. A unit of pleasure used to theoretically weigh people's happiness.

Synonyms of Hedon

Hedon synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Hedon

Word Forms & Grammar

hedon (plural hedons)

Words That Rhyme With Hedon

Origin of Hedon

Back-formation from hedonism, ultimately from Ancient Greek ἡδονή (hēdonḗ, “pleasure”). Doublet of Edoni.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hedon

What part of speech is hedon?

Hedon is a noun.

What is another word for hedon?

Words with a similar meaning to hedon include utile and util. See the full list of hedon synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of hedon?

The opposite of hedon is dolor.

What is the plural of hedon?

The plural of hedon is hedons.

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