Transcription
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- [kak-oh-ee-theez]
- /ˌkæk oʊˈi θiz/
- /kˈakəʊðz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kak-oh-ee-theez]
- /ˌkæk oʊˈi θiz/
Definitions of cacoethes word
- noun cacoethes an uncontrollable urge or desire, esp for something harmful; mania 3
- noun cacoethes a hankering (to do something); mania 3
- noun cacoethes an irresistible urge; mania. 1
- noun cacoethes An irresistible urge to do something inadvisable. 1
- noun cacoethes Compulsion; mania. 0
- noun cacoethes (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (medicine) A bad quality or disposition in a disease; a malignant tumour or ulcer. 0
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Origin of cacoethes
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin < Greek kakóēthes, neuter (used as noun) of kakoḗthēs malignant, literally, of bad character; see caco-, ethos
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Parts of speech for Cacoethes
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cacoethes popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
cacoethes usage trend in Literature
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