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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-ruh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌnɛk rəˈfɪl i ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-ruh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌnɛk rəˈfɪl i ə/
Definitions of necrophiliac word
- noun necrophiliac an erotic attraction to corpses. 1
- noun necrophiliac A person who engages in necrophilia. 1
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Origin of necrophiliac
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 Necrophiliac
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
necrophiliac 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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necrophiliac usage trend in Literature
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