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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noun
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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noun
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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