From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcupiditycu‧pid‧i‧ty /kjʊˈpɪdəti/ noun [uncountable] formal WANTvery strong desire for something, especially money or property SYN greed the cupidity of some businessmen
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cupidity• Rincewind took a few steps forward, cupidity moving him as easily as if he were on little wheels.• Its whole history is known and is a sad example of cupidity overriding respect for beauty and history.Origin cupidity (1400-1500) French cupidité, from Latin cupiditas, from cupere “to desire” 