abepithymia
|a-be-pi-thym-ia|
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/ˌæbɪˌpɪˈθaɪmiə/
absence of desire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abepithymia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'abepithymos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'epithymia' meant 'desire.'
Historical Evolution
'abepithymos' transformed into the English word 'abepithymia' through scholarly use in psychological contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without desire,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a lack of desire or absence of emotional response.
The patient was diagnosed with abepithymia, showing no interest in activities that once brought joy.
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