"eudaemonic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌjuːdɪˈmɒnɪk/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌjuɾɪˈmɑnɪk/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-eudaemonic.wav
Etymology: From Ancient Greek εὐδαιμονικός (eudaimonikós), from εὐδαιμονία (eudaimonía, “happiness”), from εὐδαίμων (eudaímōn, “fortunate, happy”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|εὐδαιμονικός}} Ancient Greek εὐδαιμονικός (eudaimonikós) Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} eudaemonic
  1. Of or pertaining to a eudaemon.
    Sense id: en-eudaemonic-en-adj-AAWh3kRo
  2. That produces satisfied happiness and well-being.
    Sense id: en-eudaemonic-en-adj-UXdo8~i9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 43 57
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: eudemonic, eudæmonic, eudaimonic

Alternative forms

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