nymphomania

nym·pho·ma·ni·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nim-fuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌnɪm fəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/
- /ˌnɪm.fə.ˈmeɪ.nɪə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nim-fuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /ˌnɪm fəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/

Definitions of nymphomania word

noun nymphomania abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire in women. 1
noun nymphomania Uncontrollable or excessive sexual desire in a woman. 1
noun nymphomania a neurotic condition in women in which the symptoms are a compulsion to have sexual intercourse with as many men as possible and an inability to have lasting relationships with them 0
noun nymphomania abnormal and uncontrollable desire by a woman for sexual intercourse 0

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Origin of nymphomania

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < Greek nympho- (see nymph, -o-) + -mania

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Parts of speech for Nymphomania

noun

adjective

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adverb

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exclamation

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nymphomania 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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