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hypersexuality
[ hahy-per-sek-shoo-al-i-teeor, especially British, -seks-yoo- ]
noun
- the quality or condition of being unusually or excessively active sexually, or overly concerned with sexual matters:
Mania can result in behaviors characterized as impulsive or high risk, such as hypersexuality, compulsive eating, or excessive spending.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hypersexuality1
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Example Sentences
In men, hypersexuality was traditionally called satyriasis, while similar behavior in women was described as nymphomania.
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