scopophilia

sco·po·phil·i·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoh-puh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌskoʊ pəˈfɪl i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoh-puh-fil-ee-uh]
- /ˌskoʊ pəˈfɪl i ə/

Definitions of scopophilia word

noun scopophilia the obtaining of sexual pleasure by looking at nude bodies, erotic photographs, etc. 1
noun scopophilia the condition or act of gaining sexual pleasure from openly looking at sex organs or acts 0

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Origin of scopophilia

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1920-25; See origin at -scope, -o-, -philia

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Parts of speech for Scopophilia

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scopophilia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

scopophilia usage trend in Literature

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