sex-obsessed

The word is a modern English compound adjective, formed by directly combining the noun 'sex' with the adjective 'obsessed'. The term 'sex' originates from Latin 'sexus', a word of uncertain deeper origin but firmly established to mean the division into male and female. 'Obsessed' derives from the Latin verb 'obsidēre', meaning 'to besiege', composed of 'ob-' (against) and 'sedēre' (to sit). The metaphorical extension from a military siege to a mental preoccupation occurred in English. Thus, 'sex-obsessed' literally conveys the state of being mentally besieged or dominated by thoughts of sex, creating a vivid image of an overwhelming fixation.

Structure: sex + obsessed - sex: From Latin 'sexus' (state of being male or female, gender). In this compound, it denotes the concept of sexual activity or gender. - obsessed: From Latin 'obsidēre' (to besiege). The past participle form 'obsessed' functions as an adjective meaning preoccupied or haunted by a persistent idea or feeling.