Etymology of the English word cupidity
the English word
cupidityderived from the Old French word
cupiditederived from the Latin word
cupiditas (enthusiasm, eagerness, passion)
derived from the Latin word
cupidus (eager, passionate; longing for)
derived from the Latin word
cupere (wish, long, be eager for)
Date
The earliest known usage of cupidity in English dates from the 15th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
