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Words with Root “cupisc-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “cupisc-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cupisc- Latin, from *cupido* meaning 'desire'
concupiscibleness
6 syllables17 letters
con·cup·is·ci·ble·ness
/ˌkɒn.kjuːˈpɪs.ɪ.bl̩.nəs/
noun
Concupiscibleness is a six-syllable noun of Latin origin (con-cup-is-ci-ble-ness) with primary stress on 'is'. It denotes strong desire and is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows onset-rime principles, accounting for consonant clusters and a syllabic consonant.