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Definition of nymphomania

nymphomania

/ˌnɪmfəˈmeɪniə/
nym · pho · ma · ni · a
Adjective:nymphomaniacal
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• noun

1

Excessive or uncontrollable sexual desire in a woman, historically classified as a psychiatric condition.

Example

"Victorian medical literature frequently misdiagnosed normal female autonomy as a symptom of nymphomania."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern psychology and medicine, 'nymphomania' is considered outdated and stigmatizing, having been replaced by neutral clinical terms such as 'hypersexuality' or 'compulsive sexual behavior'. Historically, it applied specifically to women, with 'satyriasis' serving as the male counterpart.

• Rhymes for nymphomania

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nymphaea
nympho
nymphoides
nymphomania
nyong
nyssa
oaf

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in New Latin in the late 18th century from Ancient Greek 'nymphe' (nymph or young bride) and 'mania' (madness or frenzy).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nymphomania. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nymphomania
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