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fetishism


Meanings
  • Noun

    A strong fixation or obsession with an object, material, or idea, often to the exclusion of normal priorities and considerations.

    - "His fetish for vintage cars led him to collect over fifty of them."
    - "She had a fetish for leather and owned a large collection of leather accessories."
  • Noun

    A form of sexual desire in which gratification is sought from an object, material, or non-human entity.

    - "Many people have sexual fetishes, such as a preference for feet or shoes."
    - "Some fetishes can be harmless, while others can be dangerous or even illegal."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with fetishism
hesitance , persistence , appliance , advice , performance , remuneration
Variants
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fetichism , fetichisms , fetishism , fetishisms , fetishist , fetishistic , fetishistically , fetishists
Etymology
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Derived from the Portuguese word 'fetico', meaning 'magical' or 'superstitious'. The term was originally used to refer to objects believed to have magical or supernatural powers.


Trivia
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  1. Fetishism is estimated to affect up to 40% of the population to some degree.

  2. The term 'fetish' was first used in English in the late 16th century to refer to an object believed to have magical powers.

  3. Some people have fetishes for seemingly mundane objects, such as rubber bands or paper clips.


Related Concepts
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  1. Paraphilia: A sexual interest in objects, materials, or situations that are not considered normal or socially acceptable. Fetishism is a type of paraphilia.

  2. Sexuality: Fetishism is a component of human sexuality, which is a complex and multifaceted aspect of human experience.


Culture
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Fetishism has been a subject of fascination and controversy throughout history. It has been explored in art, literature, and psychology. In some cultures, certain objects or practices are considered fetishes and are used in religious or spiritual rituals. In other contexts, fetishism is associated with sexual taboo and is often stigmatized.

How to Memorize "fetishism"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with an intense obsession or fixation on an object, material, or idea. Imagine the person's facial expression and body language as they interact with the object of their desire.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fetishism' with the idea of intense obsession or fixation. Think of the word 'fixation' when you see or hear the word 'fetishism'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym FETISH: Fixation, Extreme, Tangible, Intense, and Hidden.


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