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- [par-uh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈfɪl i ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌpær əˈfɪl i ə/
Definitions of paraphilia word
- noun paraphilia a type of mental disorder characterized by a preference for or obsession with unusual sexual practices, as pedophilia, sadomasochism, or exhibitionism. 1
- noun paraphilia any abnormal sexual behaviour; sexual anomaly or deviation 0
- noun paraphilia sexual behavior that is considered deviant or abnormal 0
- noun paraphilia a sexual act or practice that is considered deviant or abnormal 0
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Origin of paraphilia
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
1920-25; para-1 + -philia, on the model of paranoia
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Parts of speech for Paraphilia
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paraphilia popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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