cupidity

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English word cupidity comes from Latin cupio (To desire, to long for.), Latin -ius

cupio (Latin)

To desire, to long for.

-ius (Latin)

Genitive suffix for some irregular pronouns. Forming adjectives from nouns.

cupidus (Latin)

Eager, passionate. Greedy. Wanton, lecherous.

Cupido (Latin)

Cupid; the god of love.

Cupidity, avarice, greed. Desire.

cupidité (French)

Greed, cupidity.

cupidity (English)

Extreme greed, especially for wealth.

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