autoerotism

au·to·e·rot·i·ci·sm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [aw-toh-i-rot-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˌɔ toʊ ɪˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm/
- /ˌɔːtəʊɪrˈɒtɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-i-rot-uh-siz-uh m]
- /ˌɔ toʊ ɪˈrɒt əˌsɪz əm/

Definitions of autoerotism word

noun autoerotism pleasurable sensations or tensions arising in the erogenous body zones without external stimulation 3
noun autoerotism self-initiated activity aimed at reducing sexual excitations, as in masturbation 3
noun autoerotism the arousal and satisfaction of sexual excitement within or by oneself, as by masturbation. 1
noun autoerotism Sexual activity involving oneself including masturbation. 1

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Origin of autoerotism

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 Autoerotism

noun

adjective

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autoerotism 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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