eroto-

American  

1. a combining form with the meaning “sexual desire,” used in the formation of compound words.

   erotomania.

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eroto- British  

combining form

1. denoting erotic desire, excitement, etc

   erotogenic

   erotology

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Usage

What does eroto- mean? Eroto- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “sexual desire.” It is used in some scientific terms, including in psychiatry. Eroto- comes from the Greek érōs, meaning “love.” In Greek mythology, Eros is the god of love. You might be more familiar with its Roman counterpart, Cupid, whose name comes from the Latin for "desire."Other words you may recognize that derive from the Greek érōs include erotic and erogenous. Learn more about their meaning and histories at our entries for the word.

Etymology

Origin of eroto-

< Greek, combining form, equivalent to erōt- (stem of érōs ) Eros + -o- -o-