eroto-
combining form
denoting erotic desire, excitement, etc
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erotogenic
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erotology
Origin
from Greek erōt-, erōs loveeroto-
Word Origin
1
a combining form with the meaning “sexual desire,” used in the formation of compound words:
erotomania.
Origin
< Greek, combining form, equivalent to erōt- (stem of érōs) Eros + -o- -o-
Related Words
- erotogenesis
- erotogenic
eroto-
combining form
erotogenic
combining form
ETYMOLOGY New Latin, from Greek erōto-, from erot-, eros
: sexual desireerotogenic
eroto-
combining form
- relating to eroticism表示“与性欲有关的”：
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erotomania.
词源
from Greek erōs, erōt- 'sexual love'.
eroto-
combining form
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek erōto-, from erōt-, erōs sexual love — more at eros
: sexual desire
< erotomania >
< erotomania >
eroto-
Prefix
- Used to form terms related to sexual desire.
Etymology
Ancient Greek Ἔρωτος (Érōtos), genitive of Ἔρως (Érōs, “Eros”).
Derived terms
English words prefixed with eroto-