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Bentham

Noun

1. A surname of British origin.

Sample sentence: The Bentham family has a long history of philanthropy.

Noun

2. A unit of measurement for the strength of wind.

Sample sentence: The storm had winds of up to 80 Benthams.

Noun

3. A type of adhesive tape made of cloth.

Sample sentence: She used Bentham to secure the wires in place.

Noun

4. (philosophy) A term associated with the utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham, promoting the pursuit of happiness as the ultimate good.

Sample sentence: Bentham's idea of maximizing happiness became a cornerstone of modern ethics.

Adjective

1. Referring to or associated with the ideas or philosophy of Jeremy Bentham.

Sample sentence: The university held a Benthamian lecture on ethics.

Adjective

2. Of or relating to Bentham, a town in Lancashire, England.

Sample sentence: The Bentham Youth Club is a popular community center.

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