frigidity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
  2. noun the absence of heat
  3. noun a lack of affection or enthusiasm

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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Synonyms

frigidness

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