Concupiscence
/ˌkɒn.kjuːˈpɪs.əns/noun
Strong desire, especially sexual desire.
Did you know?In medieval theology, concupiscence was often associated with the sinful nature inherited from Adam and Eve, representing the struggle between spirit and flesh.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
concupiscentia
“Intense desire or longing.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
concupiscens
“Desiring, lustful.”
Old French
Old French
concupiscence
“Desire, especially lust.”
14th Century
Middle English
concupiscence
“Strong longing, especially of a sexual nature.”
Modern English
English
concupiscence
“A term used primarily in moral theology for strong desire.”