algedonic

English

WOTD – 4 February 2006

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄλγος (álgos, “pain”) + ἡδονή (hēdonḗ) ‘pleasure’.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /æld͡ʒɪˈdɒnɪk/

Adjective

algedonic (comparative more algedonic, superlative most algedonic)

  1. Pertaining to both pleasure and pain.

Anagrams

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