concupiscence

con·cu·pis·cence

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon-kyoo-pi-suh ns, kong-]
- /kɒnˈkyu pɪ səns, kɒŋ-/
- /kənˈkjuː.pɪ.səns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-kyoo-pi-suh ns, kong-]
- /kɒnˈkyu pɪ səns, kɒŋ-/

Definitions of concupiscence word

noun concupiscence strong desire, esp sexual desire 3
noun concupiscence strong desire or appetite, esp. sexual desire; lust 3
noun concupiscence sexual desire; lust. 1
noun concupiscence ardent, usually sensuous, longing. 1
noun concupiscence An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust. 0

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Origin of concupiscence

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

First recorded in 1300-50; Middle English word from Late Latin word concupīscentia. See concupiscent, -ence

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Parts of speech for Concupiscence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Concupiscence

concupiscence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for concupiscence

noun concupiscence

desire — A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
lechery — unrestrained or excessive indulgence of sexual desire.
prurience — having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
lust — intense sexual desire or appetite.

All 4 Synonyms of concupiscence

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