Erotisms

/ˈɛrətɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of erotism; multiple instances or types of eroticism or expressions of sexual desire.

Etymology

Simple plural form of erotism, combining the singular noun with -s suffix. Used in literary analysis when discussing multiple works or manifestations of erotic expression.

Kelly Says

The plural form lets critics talk about how different authors, artists, and cultures express sexuality differently—so you might discuss 'the erotisms of the 18th century versus modern erotisms' to show that sexuality has different flavors in different contexts.

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