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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-suh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌmaɪ səˈfɪl i ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahy-suh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌmaɪ səˈfɪl i ə/
Definitions of mysophilia word
- noun mysophilia a pathological attraction to dirt or filth. 1
- noun mysophilia A sexual dependency on something soiled or filthy, usually a kind of undergarment after use. 1
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Origin of mysophilia
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; < New Latin, equivalent to myso- (< Greek mýsos filth) + -philia -philia
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Parts of speech for Mysophilia
noun
adjective
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adverb
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determiner
exclamation
mysophilia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
mysophilia usage trend in Literature
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