Hedonics
[hee-don-iks] /hiˈdɒn ɪks/
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the branch of psychology that deals with pleasurable and unpleasurable states of consciousness.
/hiːˈdɒnɪks/
noun (functioning as sing)
1.
the branch of psychology concerned with the study of pleasant and unpleasant sensations
2.
(in philosophy) the study of pleasure, esp in its relation to duty
noun
See hedonology
hedonics he·don·ics (hĭ-dŏn’ĭks)
n.
The branch of psychology that studies pleasant and unpleasant sensations and states of mind.
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noun the study of pleasure, the branch of ethics dealing with pleasure; also called hedonics Word Origin Greek hedon- ‘pleasure’