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- [nim-fuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɪm fəˌlɛp si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nim-fuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɪm fəˌlɛp si/
Definitions of nympholeptic word
- noun plural nympholeptic an ecstasy supposed by the ancients to be inspired by nymphs. 1
- noun plural nympholeptic a frenzy of emotion, as for something unattainable. 1
- noun nympholeptic Of, or relating to, or having characteristics of an instance of nympholepsy. 1
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Origin of nympholeptic
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 Nympholeptic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nympholeptic 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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