noun
cacoethes
Cacoethes (noun) means a strong, uncontrollable urge to do something.
noun
1
A strong, uncontrollable urge to do something.
2
(medicine) A harmful tendency within an illness, or a cancerous growth or sore.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cacoēthes, from Ancient Greek κακοήθης (kakoḗthēs, “ill-disposed”), formed from κακός (kakós, “bad”) and ἦθος (êthos, “disposition, nature”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cacoethes?
"cacoethes" (noun) means a strong, uncontrollable urge to do something.
What is another word for cacoethes?
Other words for "cacoethes" include passion, mania.
What are the different meanings of cacoethes?
"cacoethes" has 2 main meanings: 1. A strong, uncontrollable urge to do something; 2. (medicine) A harmful tendency within an illness, or a cancerous growth or sore.
