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Monday word: cacoethes

cacoethes (kăk′ō-ē′thēz), noun

An irresistible compulsion; an uncontrollable urge or desire, especially for something harmful.

Etymology: Greek kakos, bad + ethos, disposition.

This word seems really familar, as if someone has already done it. But, google didn't turn up any recent posts.

"Cacoethes scribendi" is an irresistible desire to write.

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