nymphomania

Meanings

• Noun

  A medical condition characterized by excessive sexual desire and preoccupation, leading to distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

  - "Her nymphomania caused problems in her personal relationships."
  - "The doctor diagnosed her with nymphomania."
  - "Nymphomania is a treatable condition."
  - "He was fascinated by the stories of ancient Greek nymphomaniacs."

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Synonyms

œstromania

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nymphomania
dynamite , hymnology , mythology

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Variants

List of all variants of nymphomania that leads to same result
nymphomania , nymphomanias

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Etymology

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From the Greek words nymphe (girl, maiden) and mania (madness).

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Trivia

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1. Nymphomania was once considered a crime in some countries.

2. The term 'nymphomaniac' was popularized by the Marquis de Sade in his infamous erotic novels.

3. There is a medical condition called 'hypoactive sexual desire disorder' which is the opposite of nymphomania.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypersexuality: A condition characterized by an excessive sexual desire or preoccupation that causes significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.

2. sex addiction: A compulsive behavior pattern involving sexual activities that interferes with normal living and causes significant distress or harm.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek mythology, nymphs were believed to be sexually insatiable. Nymphomania has been a subject of fascination and taboo throughout history, often stigmatized and misunderstood.

How to Memorize "nymphomania"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person consumed by an intense and uncontrollable sexual desire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of excessive sexual desire and preoccupation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origins of the word: 'Nymphs + Mania = Nymphomania'.

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