euthenics


eu·then·ics

noun pl but singular or pl in constr \yü-ˈthe-niks\

Definition of EUTHENICS

: a science that deals with development of human well-being by improvement of living conditions
eu·the·nist \yü-ˈthe-nist, ˈyü-thə-\ noun

Origin of EUTHENICS

Greek euthenein to thrive
First Known Use: 1905

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