nymphomania
abnormally excessive and uncontrollable sexual desire in women.
Origin of nymphomania
1Other words from nymphomania
- nym·pho·ma·ni·ac [nim-fuh-mey-nee-ak], /ˌnɪm fəˈmeɪ niˌæk/, noun, adjective
- Compare Don Juanism, satyriasis.
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British Dictionary definitions for nymphomania
/ (ˌnɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə) /
a neurotic condition in women in which the symptoms are a compulsion to have sexual intercourse with as many men as possible and an inability to have lasting relationships with them: Compare satyriasis
Origin of nymphomania
1Derived forms of nymphomania
- nymphomaniac, noun, adjective
- nymphomaniacal (ˌnɪmfəʊməˈnaɪəkəl), adjective
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Cultural definitions for nymphomania
[ (nim-fuh-may-nee-uh) ]
The presence in women of abnormally powerful sexual desires.
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