CUPIDITY


Meaning of CUPIDITY in English

n.

Pronunciation: kyu ̇ - ' pi-d ə -t ē

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural -ties

Etymology: Middle English cupidite, from Anglo-French cupidité, from Latin cupiditat-, cupiditas ― more at COVET

Date: 15th century

1 : inordinate desire for wealth : AVARICE , GREED

2 : strong desire : LUST

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