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eudemonic

American  
[yoo-di-mon-ik] / ˌyu dɪˈmɒn ɪk /
Or eudaemonic

adjective

  1. pertaining or conducive to happiness.

  2. pertaining to eudemonics or eudemonism.

Etymology

Origin of eudemonic

From the Greek word eudaimonikós, dating back to 1825–35. See eudemon, -ic

Example Sentences

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Psychologists differentiate between two aspects of happiness: "hedonic wellbeing," related to emotional experiences, and "eudemonic wellbeing," which concerns meaning and purpose in life.

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