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Definition of pedophilic
pedophilic
/ˌpɛd.əˈfɪl.ɪk/
(UK: paedophilic)
ped · o · phil · ic
pedophilic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Relating to, characteristic of, or affected by pedophilia or a pedophile.
Example
"Forensic psychologists analyzed the suspect's history to determine whether the behavior stemmed from a diagnosable pedophilic disorder."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from 'pedophilia' and the adjectival suffix '-ic', ultimately derived from Ancient Greek 'pais' (genitive 'paidos', meaning 'child') and 'philia' ('fondness' or 'attraction').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pedophilic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pedophilic