necrophilia

nec·ro·phil·i·a

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nek-ruh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌnɛk rəˈfɪl i ə/
- /ˌnek.rəˈfɪl.i.ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nek-ruh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌnɛk rəˈfɪl i ə/

Definitions of necrophilia word

noun necrophilia an erotic attraction to corpses. 1
noun necrophilia Sexual intercourse with or attraction toward corpses. 1
noun necrophilia sexual attraction to dead bodies 1
uncountable noun necrophilia Necrophilia is the act of having sexual intercourse with a dead body, or the desire to do this. 0
noun necrophilia sexual attraction for or sexual intercourse with dead bodies 0
noun necrophilia an abnormal fascination with death and the dead; esp., an erotic attraction to corpses 0

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Origin of necrophilia

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1890-95; See origin at necro-, -philia

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Parts of speech for Necrophilia

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necrophilia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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