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erotomania

ih-roh-tuh-MAY-nee-uh

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Erotomania (noun) means Erotomania is a psychological disorder in which someone holds a false belief that another person is romantically involved with them. Example: “Her erotomania led her to believe a stranger was secretly in love with her.”

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medical Erotomania is a psychological disorder in which someone holds a false belief that another person is romantically involved with them.

"Her erotomania led her to believe a stranger was secretly in love with her."

"Doctors treating erotomania focus on the underlying delusion rather than the supposed relationship."

"Cases of erotomania are sometimes linked to other psychiatric conditions."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishErotomania is the delusional belief that someone is in love with you when they are not.

When to use it

This is a specialist psychiatric term rather than everyday vocabulary.

Memory tip

Don't confuse this clinical term with ordinary infatuation; erotomania describes a genuine delusional disorder.

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suffers from erotomania a case of erotomania erotomania and delusion diagnosed with erotomania

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Erotomania was coined in the late nineteenth century from an Ancient Greek word meaning related to love, itself from the Greek word for passionate or sexual love, combined with the suffix -mania.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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de Clérambault's syndrome

Rhymes for erotomania

Odia aria ataxia abulia Latvia acacia LGBTQIA ectasia hryvnia begonia anaemia pronoia

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Frequently asked questions

What is erotomania?

Erotomania is a psychological disorder in which a person wrongly believes that someone else is in love with them.

Is erotomania the same as de Clérambault's syndrome?

Yes, de Clérambault's syndrome is another name for the same disorder.

Can erotomania be treated?

It is treated as a psychiatric condition, with the delusional belief as the main focus of care.

What is the meaning of erotomania?

"erotomania" (noun) means erotomania is a psychological disorder in which someone holds a false belief that another person is romantically involved with them.