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10 Language-to-English DictionariesErotico
Pronunciation / Transliteration: eˈrɔtiko
"Il romanzo contiene diverse scene erotiche che esplorano le relazioni intime dei personaggi."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
"The novel contains several erotic scenes that explore the characters' intimate relationships."
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A work of art or literature that deals with sexual love or desire.
"The gallery featured an exhibition of erotic art from various cultures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'erotic' originates from the Greek word 'erotikos', which means 'of or pertaining to love'. It evolved through Latin as 'eroticus' before entering Middle English in the late 14th century, retaining its association with love and desire.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Erotic" is said worldwide
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Érotique
Transliteration: eʁɔtik
"Le roman contient plusieurs scènes érotiques qui explorent les relations intimes des personnages."
Erotisch
Transliteration: eˈʁoːtɪʃ
"Die Galerie zeigte eine Ausstellung erotischer Kunst aus verschiedenen Kulturen."
Erotico
Transliteration: eˈrɔtiko
"Il romanzo contiene diverse scene erotiche che esplorano le relazioni intime dei personaggi."
Erótico
Transliteration: eˈɾotiko
"La galería presentó una exposición de arte erótico de varias culturas."
Erótico
Transliteration: eˈɾɔtiku
"A galeria apresentou uma exposição de arte erótica de várias culturas."
यौनिक
Transliteration: yaunik
"उपन्यास में कई यौनिक दृश्य हैं जो पात्रों के अंतरंग संबंधों की खोज करते हैं।"
情色
Transliteration: qíngsè
"画廊展出了来自不同文化的情色艺术作品。"
에로틱
Transliteration: erotik
"갤러리는 다양한 문화의 에로틱 아트 전시회를 열었습니다."
エロティック
Transliteration: erotikku
"ギャラリーでは、さまざまな文化のエロティックアートの展示が行われました。"
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