Abepithymia

/ˌæbɛpɪˈθɪmiə/ noun

Definition

Loss or absence of desire, appetite, or emotional passion.

Etymology

From Greek 'ab-' (away, without) + 'epithumia' (desire, appetite), itself from 'epi-' (upon) + 'thumos' (spirit, mind). The term was used in classical Greek philosophy and later revived in medical and psychological contexts.

Kelly Says

Medieval monks actually used concepts related to this word to describe spiritual states—it bridges ancient philosophy about human desire with modern psychology's understanding of depression and anhedonia.

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