concupiscence

The definition of concupiscence is a strong desire such as lust.

(noun)

An example of concupiscence is a man's unending desire for a particular woman.

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See concupiscence in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

strong desire or appetite, esp. sexual desire; lust

Origin: ME & OFr < LL(Ec) concupiscentia < L concupiscens, prp. of concupiscere, to desire eagerly < com-, intens. + cupiscere, to wish, desire < cupere, to desire: see Cupid

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See concupiscence in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A strong desire, especially sexual desire; lust.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin concupīscentia

Origin: , from Latin concupīscēns, concupīscent-

Origin: , present participle of concupīscere, inchoative of concupere, to desire strongly

Origin: : com-, intensive pref.; see com-

Origin: + cupere, to desire

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  • con·cuˈpis·cent adjective

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