anhedonia
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.an·he·do·nia
noun \ˌan-(ˌ)hē-ˈdō-nē-ə, -nyə\Definition of ANHEDONIA
: a psychological condition characterized by inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable acts
— an·he·don·ic \-ˈdä-nik\ adjective
Origin of ANHEDONIA
New Latin, from 2a- + Greek hēdonē pleasure — more at hedonism
First Known Use: 1897
Rhymes with ANHEDONIA
an·he·do·nia
noun \ˌan-hē-ˈdō-nē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ANHEDONIA
: a psychological condition characterized by inability to experience pleasure in acts which normally produce it—compare analgesia
—an·he·don·ic \-ˈdän-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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