Main Entry: cu·pid·i·ty

Pronunciation: \kyu̇-ˈpi-də-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural cu·pid·i·ties

Etymology: Middle English cupidite, from Anglo-French cupidité, from Latin cupiditat-, cupiditas — more at covet

Date: 15th century

1 : inordinate desire for wealth : avarice, greed
2 : strong desire : lust