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nymphomaniac
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/nĩfumɐˈniɐkɐ/nin·fo·ma·ni·a·ca
Definition
1(Historical/outdated psychology) A woman characterized by nymphomania, an excessive and compulsive sexual desire. Note: This term is now considered pejorative and scientifically inaccurate.
Usage examples
“The term 'nymphomaniac' was once used in psychiatry but has been largely abandoned.”
“The film explored the stigmatization of women labeled as nymphomaniacs.”