Transcription
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- [nim-fuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɪm fəˌlɛp si/
- /nˈɪmphəʊlˌepsi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nim-fuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɪm fəˌlɛp si/
Definitions of nympholepsy word
- noun plural nympholepsy an ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs. 1
- noun plural nympholepsy a frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable. 1
- noun nympholepsy Passion aroused in men by beautiful young girls. 1
- noun nympholepsy a state of violent emotion, esp when associated with a desire for something one cannot have 0
- noun nympholepsy in ancient times, a state of frenzy that was believed to seize any man who looked at a nymph 0
- noun nympholepsy a violent emotional state arising as from frustrated idealism 0
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Origin of nympholepsy
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; formed on nympholept, on the model of epilepsy
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Parts of speech for Nympholepsy
noun
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nympholepsy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
nympholepsy usage trend in Literature
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