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promiscuousness


Meanings
  • noun

    Excessive sexual activity or involvement with multiple partners.

    - "Her promiscuousness led to numerous relationships and heartbreaks."
    - "He was shocked by her promiscuousness, as they had only been dating for a week."

Variants
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promiscuous , promiscuously , promiscuousness , promiscuousnesses
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'promiscuus', meaning 'indiscriminate' or 'mingled'.


Trivia
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  1. Promiscuousness is not limited to humans; animals can also exhibit promiscuous behavior.

  2. The term 'promiscuous' was first used in English in the late 1500s.

  3. Promiscuousness is not necessarily a negative trait; some people view it as a healthy and natural aspect of human sexuality.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sexual liberation: A cultural and social movement that advocates for greater sexual freedom and openness, which can include promiscuousness.

  2. Sexual health: Promiscuousness can impact one's sexual health, as it increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies.


Culture
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Promiscuousness has been a topic of taboo and controversy throughout history, particularly in relation to gender roles and societal norms. It has been depicted in various forms of media, from literature to film, often with a negative connotation.

How to Memorize "promiscuousness"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person engaging in multiple sexual relationships or encounters.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of excessive sexual activity or multiple partners.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Promiscuousness: P for Partners, M for Many'.


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