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satyriasis

sa·ty·ri·a·sis
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sey-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh-]
    • /ˌseɪ təˈraɪ ə sɪs, ˌsæt ə-/
    • /sˌatɪrɪˈɑːsiz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sey-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh-]
    • /ˌseɪ təˈraɪ ə sɪs, ˌsæt ə-/

Definitions of satyriasis word

  • noun satyriasis Don Juanism. 1
  • noun satyriasis a neurotic condition in men in which the symptoms are a compulsion to have sexual intercourse with as many women as possible and an inability to have lasting relationships with them 0
  • noun satyriasis abnormal and uncontrollable desire by a man for sexual intercourse 0

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Origin of satyriasis

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < New Latin < Greek satyríāsis. See satyr, -iasis

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Parts of speech for Satyriasis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

satyriasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for satyriasis

noun satyriasis

  • boorishness — of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.
  • incontinency — unable to restrain natural discharges or evacuations of urine or feces.
  • lewdness — inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
  • lubricity — oily smoothness, as of a surface; slipperiness.
  • lecherousness — The property of being lecherous.

Antonyms for satyriasis

noun satyriasis

  • continency — self-restraint or abstinence, especially in regard to sexual activity; temperance; moderation.

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