fetichistic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to fetishes or fetishism; characterized by the presence or worship of fetishes.

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Variants

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fetichism , fetichisms , fetishism , fetishisms , fetishist , fetishistic , fetishistically , fetishists

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Etymology

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From the noun fetish, derived from the Portuguese word 'feitico' meaning 'magical object' or 'enchantment'.

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Trivia

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1. Fetishism was first identified and described by the French psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing in his book 'Psychopathia Sexualis' in 1886.

2. Fetishism is not considered a mental disorder unless it causes significant distress or interferes with daily life.

3. Fetishism is not limited to humans and can also occur in animals, such as elephants and gorillas, who may develop strong attachments to specific objects.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fetishism: A psychological condition where an inanimate object, non-living part of the body, or a non-human animal becomes the focus of an individual's sexual desire.

2. Sexual fetish: An object or situation that causes a person to have intense and persistent sexual desires.

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Culture

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In psychology, fetishism is a form of sexual desire in which gratification is derived from an inanimate object or a non-living part of the body. In art and literature, fetishism can refer to the exaggerated appreciation of a particular form or object.

How to Memorize "fetichistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person having a strong attraction to an object or a non-living part of the body, such as shoes, underwear, or body parts like feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fetichistic' with the concept of intense sexual attraction to non-living things or body parts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'fetichistic' with the word 'foot-worship' or 'shoe-love', as these are common fetishes.

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