ecbolic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of ecbolic
1745–55; < Greek ekbol ( ḗ ) expulsion (equivalent to ek- ec- + -bolē a throwing) + -ic
Example Sentences
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As will be seen, there is here a fairly exact resemblance to the yearly ecbolic curve of people of the same class.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock
It will be seen that his ecbolic curve corresponds to his circumstances and environment, although until he analyzed the record he had no idea that any such relationship existed.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock
Here, it will be seen, there appears to be a tendency for the ecbolic cycle to cover a period of about six weeks.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock
I am, however, in possession of a much more extended series of ecbolic observations completed before Nelson's paper was published, although the results have only been calculated at a comparatively-recent date.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock
Since the first edition of this volume appeared, numerous series of ecbolic records have reached me from different parts of the world.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 The Evolution of Modesty; The Phenomena of Sexual Periodicity; Auto-Erotism by Ellis, Havelock
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