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单词 kleptomania
释义

kleptomania

noun

klep·​to·​ma·​nia ˌklep-tə-ˈmā-nē-ə How to pronounce kleptomania (audio)
-nyə
: a persistent neurotic impulse to steal especially without economic motive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Not all our spelling woes are due to the kleptomania of the English lexicon. James Harbeck, The Week, 17 Jan. 2022 The play takes the time to introduce their respective demons — alcoholism, kleptomania and violence, among them — then moves on with little resolution. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2019

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

kleptomania

noun

klep·​to·​ma·​nia ˌklep-tə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə How to pronounce kleptomania (audio)
: a persistent neurotic impulse to steal especially without economic motive
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