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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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Date: 2016-08-30 02:46 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] prettygoodword.livejournal.com
I beg your pardon, but I resemble that remark.
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