How Do You Spell PRURIENCY?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈʊ͡əɹi͡ənsi] (IPA)

The word "pruriency" is spelled as /pruːrɪənsi/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word refers to a state of excessive sexual desire or lust. The spelling of this word follows the usual English pattern of using the letter "y" to represent /i/ sound at the end of a word. The initial letter "p" is a silent consonant, which is common in many English words. The vowel sound in the second syllable is represented by the letter "i" and the stress falls on the third syllable.

PRURIENCY Meaning and Definition

1. Pruriency is a noun that refers to intense sexual desire or longing, especially when it is seen as excessive or inappropriate. It is derived from the Latin word "prurire," which means to itch. In a figurative sense, pruriency describes a strong craving or curiosity for something, often associated with a sense of restlessness or impatience.

   In the context of human sexuality, pruriency describes a state of being consumed by sexual thoughts or desires. It can imply an insatiable or uncontrollable appetite for sexual experiences or stimuli. However, pruriency is not limited to sexual contexts alone, but can also be applied to other areas of life where an overwhelming desire or curiosity exists.

   The term pruriency is often used to describe excessive or unhealthy sexual desires that may lead to obsessive or immoral behavior. It may connote feelings of lust, debauchery, or unbridled passion. The notion of pruriency is subjective, as it depends on societal norms and individual beliefs about appropriate sexual behavior.

   It is important to note that pruriency should not be confused with healthy sexual desire or curiosity, which is a normal aspect of human nature. Pruriency suggests a crossing of boundaries or an inability to control one's desires.

2. An itching; a longing desire or appetite for anything.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PRURIENCY

• oruriency
• lruriency
• -ruriency
• 0ruriency
• peuriency
• pduriency
• pfuriency
• pturiency
• p5uriency
• p4uriency
• pryriency
• prhriency
• prjriency
• pririency
• pr8riency
• pr7riency
• prueiency
• prudiency
• prufiency

Etymology of PRURIENCY

The word "pruriency" is derived from the Latin term "prūriēns", which is the present participle of the verb "prūrīre", meaning "to itch". The Latin root "prūrīre" has its origins in the Proto-Indo-European root "*preus-", which also means "to itch". Over time, the Latin "prūrīēns" evolved into the English term "pruriency", which refers to strong sexual desire or lust.

Similar spelling words for PRURIENCY

• prurience,
• prurient,
• pruriently.

Plural form of PRURIENCY is PRURIENCIES