cohabiting
Meanings
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Verb
The act of living together as domestic partners, usually unmarried and sharing living expenses.
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Verb
Living together in a close personal relationship, especially as an unmarried couple.
Synonyms
fornicate , have sex , make love , cohabitate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with cohabitinghabitating , congregating , collaborating
Variants
List of all variants of cohabiting that leads to same resultcohabit , cohabitant , cohabitants , cohabitation , cohabitations , cohabited , cohabiting , cohabits
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).cohabited, cohabiting, cohabitants
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin 'cohabitare', meaning 'to live together'.
Trivia
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In some countries, cohabitation is a requirement for certain legal or financial benefits.
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Cohabitation has been shown to have positive effects on mental and physical health.
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The first recorded use of the term 'cohabit' was in the 14th century.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Roommates: Individuals who live together and share living expenses but are not in a romantic relationship.
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Domestic Partnership: A legally recognized relationship between two people who live together and have certain rights and responsibilities, but do not have the same legal protections as married couples.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Cohabitation has become increasingly common in modern society, particularly among young adults who are delaying marriage. It is often seen as a way to test compatibility before committing to a long-term relationship or marriage.
How to Memorize "cohabiting"
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visualize
- Imagine a couple sharing a living space, cooking meals together, and splitting household expenses.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of living together and sharing expenses.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Cohabit = Co-living, Ha-bitually, In Together' to remember the meaning of the word.
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