intercourse

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of engaging in sexual intercourse.

  - "They had intercourse last night."
  - "Intercourse between the species is necessary for reproduction."

• Noun

  Exchange or communication between people or organizations.

  - "There was intercourse of ideas between the two scientists."
  - "Diplomats engaged in intercourse with their counterparts from other countries."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪn.tɚˌkoɹs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100457"

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Synonyms

fornicate , have sex , make love

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intercourse
hearse , rehearse , verse , nerve , curse , heal , seal

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Intercourse (Scottish) : A district or locality
   

2. Intercourse (Legal) : A hearing or examination in court
   

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Variants

List of all variants of intercourse that leads to same result
intercourse , intercourses , sexual intercourse , sexual intercourses

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Intercourses, Intercourse's, Intercoursing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French intercors, from inter- 'between' + corpus 'body'.

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Trivia

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1. Intercourse is a term used in the Catholic Church to refer to the sacrament of penance.

2. The word 'intercourse' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sexual intercourse: The biological process of two organisms coming together to produce offspring or to transfer genetic material.

2. Intercourse between species: The breeding of animals or plants of different species to produce hybrids.

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Culture

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Intercourse has been a subject of taboo and controversy throughout history, particularly in relation to sexual intercourse. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, often with explicit details. In some cultures, it is seen as a sacred act, while in others it is considered immoral or shameful.

How to Memorize "intercourse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two bodies coming together in a sexual act.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of sexual intercourse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Need A Condom' to remember the definition of intercourse.

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