frigidity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being frigid; coldness; lack of heat.
  2. Coldness of feeling, manner or quality; lack of ardor, animation or vivacity.
  3. Lack of natural heat and vigor of body; impotency.
  4. Lack of or low sex drive; a persistent inability to become aroused or achieve sexual satisfaction.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

frigidity frigidities

Etymology

From Middle English frigiditee, frigidite, a borrowing from Middle French frigidité, itself a borrowing from Latin frīgiditātem, accusative of Latin frīgiditās.

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