Eudaemonistical

/ˌjuːdəməˈnɪstɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

An alternative, more archaic form of eudaemonistic, relating to the eudaemonistic philosophy of human flourishing.

Etymology

From eudaemonistic + -al, an older formation pattern. This form appears in classical philosophical texts but has largely been replaced by the simpler 'eudaemonistic' in modern academic writing.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'eudaemonistic' and 'eudaemonistical' shows how English once tolerated more variation in word forms—modern English has simplified and standardized these sorts of alternatives.

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