graphomania

/ˌɡɹæfəˈmeɪni.ə/

ꞬɹÆFƏMEꞮNI · ə (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

The compulsion to write.

Etymology

From grapho- + -mania.

Example Sentences

  • "Wagner’s graphomania is shown not only by the substance, but also by the outward form of his writings."
  • "A devoted explorer of decalcomania, fumage, frottage, collage and other methods of pictorial automatism, Colquhoun invented several magic-inspired techniques of her own, including graphomania, stillomania, and parsemage."
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