"concupiscible" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /kənˈkjuːpɪsɪbəl/ [UK] Forms: more concupiscible [comparative], most concupiscible [superlative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Middle French concupiscible, from Latin concupīscibilis. Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|frm|concupiscible|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Middle French concupiscible, {{bor+|en|frm|concupiscible}} Borrowed from Middle French concupiscible, {{der|en|la|concupīscibilis}} Latin concupīscibilis Head templates: {{en-adj}} concupiscible (comparative more concupiscible, superlative most concupiscible)
  1. (archaic) Greatly to be desired or lusted after; exciting concupiscence. Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-concupiscible-en-adj-ypPPr7hS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 77 19 5
  2. (archaic) Pertaining to concupiscence or lust; characterized by strong desire. Tags: archaic
    Sense id: en-concupiscible-en-adj-xM5L9uA7
  3. (theology) Relating to the concupiscible passions Categories (topical): Theology
    Sense id: en-concupiscible-en-adj-PjW0Hvuq Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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