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libido

[ li-bee-doh ]

noun

plural libidos.
  1. Psychoanalysis. all of the instinctual energies and desires that are derived from the id.
  2. sexual instinct or sexual drive.


libido

/ lɪˈbɪdɪnÉ™l; lɪˈbiËdəʊ /

noun

  1. psychoanal psychic energy emanating from the id
  2. sexual urge or desire
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libido

  1. In Freudian psychology, the energy associated with the desires that come from the id .
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Notes

Libido is loosely used to mean sexual desire.
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Derived Forms

  • libidinal, adjective
  • ±ô¾±Ëˆ²ú¾±»å¾±²Ô²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±ô¾±Â·²ú¾±»å·¾±Â·²Ô²¹±ô [li-, bid, -n-l], adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of libido1

First recorded in 1890–95; from Latin ±ô¾±²úÄ«»åŠ“desire, willfulness, lust,†akin to ±ô¾±²úŧ°ù±ð “to be pleasingâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of libido1

C20 (in psychoanalysis): from Latin: desire
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The documents said the perpetrator's libido had increased significantly from the start of his treatment with Ropinirole and his "libido problem subsequently resolved" after his dose was reduced.

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"On the other hand people might experience mood changes or changes to their libido."

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The symptoms are wide ranging: from affecting mood, memory, focus, libido to effects on bone, brain, muscle, skin and hair.

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After the stress of a recent divorce waned and Ryan settled into a new routine, he noticed a huge spike in his libido.

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