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libido

/lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The biological drive or instinct, especially the sexual one.

    - "His libido was insatiable."
    - "She was struggling to deal with her partner's high libido."

Pronunciation




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Antonyms

boredom , destrudo , mortido
Synonyms

horniness
Rhymes
Words rhyming with libido
mido , judo , ideo
Variants
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libido , libidos
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'libido,' meaning 'desire' or 'lust'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'libido' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

  2. In psychology, libido is one of the key concepts in Freudian psychoanalysis.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sexual desire: Libido is closely related to sexual desire and is often used interchangeably with the term.

  2. Sex drive: Libido is also related to the concept of sex drive, which refers to the overall level of sexual desire and activity.


Culture
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In literature and art, libido is often portrayed as a powerful force driving human behavior, particularly in relation to sexual desire. It has been a frequent theme in psychology and psychoanalysis, particularly in the works of Sigmund Freud.

How to Memorize "libido"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a red, heart-shaped symbol representing libido and the desire it symbolizes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'libido' with the feeling of attraction and desire.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Lust I Do' to help remember the meaning of libido.


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