necrophilic

nec·ro·phil·i·a

N n

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of necrophilic word

noun necrophilic an erotic attraction to corpses. 1
noun necrophilic Of or relating to necrophilia. 1

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Origin of necrophilic

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 Necrophilic

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Necrophilic

necrophilic 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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necrophilic usage trend in Literature

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