coprolagnia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “coprolagnia” mean?
A paraphilia in which sexual arousal is derived from faeces or defecation.
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Meaning and Definition
A paraphilia in which sexual arousal is derived from faeces or defecation.
A psychosexual disorder characterized by sexual interest in or arousal from excrement. It can manifest in fantasies, behaviours, or the use of faecal matter in sexual activities.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant spelling or usage differences exist for this technical term. The clinical definition is identical in both varieties.
Connotations
Identically negative and pathological in both varieties.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both dialects, confined to specialist texts.
Grammar
How to Use “coprolagnia” in a Sentence
The patient was diagnosed with coprolagnia.Coprolagnia is listed among the paraphilic disorders.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “coprolagnia” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- coprolagnic fantasies
- a coprolagnic tendency
American English
- coprolagnic behaviour
- coprolagnic disorder
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used in clinical psychology, psychiatry, forensic science, and sexology research papers.
Everyday
Virtually never used; would be considered shocking or vulgar.
Technical
Precise clinical term within diagnostic manuals (e.g., ICD, DSM) and related professional discourse.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “coprolagnia”
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Antonyms of “coprolagnia”
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Common Mistakes When Using “coprolagnia”
- Misspelling as 'coprolagnia' or 'coprolagnia'.
- Using it in non-clinical contexts.
- Confusing it with related but distinct terms like coprophagia (eating faeces).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In clinical literature, they are often used synonymously to refer to sexual arousal from faeces, though some texts make subtle distinctions based on behavioural focus.
Like other paraphilic disorders, treatment may involve psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and, in some cases, medication, but it is a complex condition.
Absolutely not. It is a highly technical, clinical term with offensive connotations in casual speech. It is only for professional/medical discussion.
It derives from Greek 'kopros' (dung, excrement) and 'lagnia' (lust, sexual desire).
A paraphilia in which sexual arousal is derived from faeces or defecation.
Coprolagnia is usually technical / medical / psychological in register.
Coprolagnia: in British English it is pronounced /ˌkɒprə(ʊ)ˈlæɡnɪə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌkɑːprəˈlæɡniə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
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Mnemonic
Think: 'COPRO' (from Greek 'kopros' for dung) + 'LAGNIA' (from Greek 'lagnia' for lust). 'Lust for dung'.
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable for this clinical term.
Practice
Quiz
In which field is the term 'coprolagnia' most appropriately used?