nympholeptic

nym·pho·lep·sy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nim-fuh-lep-see]
- /ˈnɪm fəˌlɛp si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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

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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.

According to our data about 51% 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.

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