Coprophilia

Pronunciation: /kɒˈprəfɪliə/

Definitions of coprophilia

noun a paraphilia involving sexual arousal from feces

Example Sentences

A1 I do not know what coprophilia means.

A2 Coprophilia is a term used to describe a sexual interest in feces.

B1 Some individuals with coprophilia may seek out opportunities to engage in feces-related activities.

B2 The psychologist discussed the potential psychological factors contributing to coprophilia.

C1 Research on coprophilia has led to a better understanding of atypical sexual behaviors.

C2 The documentary delved into the complexities of coprophilia and its impact on individuals' lives.

Examples of coprophilia in a Sentence

formal The psychologist discussed the rare case of coprophilia with her colleagues during the conference.

informal I heard that guy has a weird thing for coprophilia, it's gross.

slang I can't believe some people are into coprophilia, that's just messed up.

figurative His obsession with money is like a form of coprophilia, he just can't get enough of it.

Grammatical Forms of coprophilia

• past tense: was fascinated
• plural: coprophilias
• comparative: more coprophilic
• superlative: most coprophilic
• present tense: is fascinated
• future tense: will be fascinated
• perfect tense: has been fascinated
• continuous tense: is being fascinated
• singular: coprophilia
• positive degree: fascinated
• infinitive: to be fascinated
• gerund: fascinating
• participle: fascinated

Origin and Evolution of coprophilia

First Known Use: 1880 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'coprophilia' originated from the Greek words 'kopros' meaning excrement and 'philos' meaning loving or fond of. It is derived from the Greek term 'kopros' which means dung or feces.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe a sexual paraphilia involving feces, the term 'coprophilia' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of interests or behaviors related to feces or fecal matter.