auto-erotism

au·to·e·rot·i·ci·sm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-i-rot-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈɔ toʊ ˈer-ə-ˌti-zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-i-rot-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˈɔ toʊ ˈer-ə-ˌti-zəm/

Definition of auto-erotism word

noun auto-erotism the arousal and satisfaction of sexual excitement within or by oneself, as by masturbation. 1

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Origin of auto-erotism

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; auto-1 + eroticism

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Parts of speech for Auto-erotism

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auto-erotism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.