algedonic
|al-ge-don-ic|
C2
/ˌæl.dʒəˈdɒn.ɪk/
pleasure and pain
Etymology
Etymology Information
'algedonic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'algos' meaning 'pain' and 'hedone' meaning 'pleasure'.
Historical Evolution
'algedonic' was directly borrowed from Greek into English, maintaining its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'relating to both pleasure and pain', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/20 00:21