Necrophiliac

C2 18+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˌnek.rə.ˈfɪ.li.æk/

Definitions of necrophiliac

noun a person who has a sexual attraction to corpses

Example Sentences

A1 A necrophiliac is someone who has a strange attraction to dead bodies.

A2 The police suspected the man of being a necrophiliac after finding disturbing evidence in his home.

B1 The documentary explored the psychology behind necrophiliacs and their behavior.

B2 The novel delved into the dark world of a necrophiliac serial killer.

C1 The psychiatrist studied the case of a notorious necrophiliac to understand the complexities of such deviant behavior.

C2 The film portrayed the chilling story of a necrophiliac who terrorized a small town.

Examples of necrophiliac in a Sentence

formal The police discovered evidence that pointed towards the suspect being a necrophiliac.

informal I heard a rumor that the new guy at work might be a necrophiliac.

slang Dude, that guy gives me major necrophiliac vibes.

figurative Her obsession with old books borders on necrophiliac, she just can't get enough of them.

Grammatical Forms of necrophiliac

past tense

necrophiliacs

plural

necrophiliacs

comparative

more necrophiliac

superlative

most necrophiliac

present tense

necrophiliac

future tense

will necrophiliac

perfect tense

have necrophiliac

continuous tense

is necrophiliacing

singular

necrophiliac

positive degree

necrophiliac

infinitive

to necrophiliac

gerund

necrophiliacing

participle

necrophiliac

Origin and Evolution of necrophiliac

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'necrophiliac' is derived from the Greek words 'nekros' meaning dead and 'philos' meaning loving or having an affinity for. It is believed to have been coined to describe individuals with a sexual attraction to corpses.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe a psychiatric disorder, the term 'necrophiliac' has since evolved to be used more broadly to refer to individuals with a sexual interest in dead bodies.