Pleasure and Pleasance

Pleasure

Pleasure noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.
Usage example: nothing gives me more pleasure than a hot meal after a long day

Pleasance is a synonym for pleasure. In some cases you can use "Pleasance" instead a noun "Pleasure".

Pleasance

Pleasance noun - A fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience.

Pleasure is a synonym for pleasance. You can use "Pleasure" instead a noun "Pleasance".
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