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- [fri-jid-i-tee]
- /frɪˈdʒɪd ɪ ti/
- /ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fri-jid-i-tee]
- /frɪˈdʒɪd ɪ ti/
Definitions of frigidity word
- noun frigidity the state or condition of being frigid. 1
- noun frigidity (in women) inhibition, not caused by a physical disorder or medication, of sexual excitement during sexual activity. 1
- noun frigidity The state of being frigid; coldness; lack of heat. 1
- noun frigidity Coldness of feeling, manner or quality; lack of ardor, animation or vivacity; chilliness; dullness. 0
- noun frigidity Want of natural heat and vigor of body; impotency. 0
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Origin of frigidity
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English frigidite coldness (< Middle French fregidité) < Late Latin frīgiditās; see frigid, -ity
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Parts of speech for Frigidity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frigidity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
frigidity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frigidity
noun frigidity
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
- coldness — having a relatively low temperature; having little or no warmth: cold water; a cold day.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- stiffness — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- frostily — characterized by or producing frost; freezing; very cold: frosty weather.
Antonyms for frigidity
noun frigidity
- warmth — the quality or state of being warm; moderate or gentle heat.
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