Libido
/lɪˈbiː.doʊ/noun
A person's overall sexual drive or desire for sexual activity.
Did you know?The term 'libido' originates from Latin, where it signified not just sexual desire, but also a sense of 'pleasure' or 'lust', linking it to life force itself.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
libido
“Pleasure, desire, lust; an inclination towards something.”
16th Century
Latin
libido
“A more specific term for sexual desire, reflecting the intense human urge.”
19th Century
German
Libido
“Adopted by psychoanalysis to denote the energy of sexual drive and desire.”
Modern English
English
libido
“Used to denote the psychological and emotional aspects of sexual desire.”
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