coitus
/kou'iʃn/ Cách viết khác : (coitus) /'kouitəs/
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Definition
- Noun:
- Sexual intercourse: The physical act of sexual union between a male and a female, involving the insertion of the penis into the vagina, typically culminating in orgasm and ejaculation. This is a formal, technical, or biological term.
Usage
- Formal/Technical Context: The word "coitus" is primarily used in academic, medical, legal, or scientific writing. It is neutral and clinical in tone.
- Avoidance in Casual Speech: It is rarely used in everyday conversation, where terms like "sex" or "making love" are more common.
Examples
- Noun:
- The study examined the frequency of coitus among participants.
- In many mammals, coitus is linked to the female's ovulation cycle.
Advanced Usage
- "Coitus interruptus": A technical term for the withdrawal method of contraception.
- They practiced coitus interruptus as a form of birth control.
Variants and Related Words
- Coital (adj): Pertaining to coitus.
- She experienced coital pain.
- Copulation (n): A near-synonym often used in biological contexts, especially for animals.
- Sexual intercourse (n): The most common formal synonym.
Synonyms
- Sexual intercourse
- Copulation (often for animals)
- Carnal knowledge (archaic/legal)
Related Phrases
- Consensual coitus: Sexual intercourse to which both parties agree.
- The law requires proof of consensual coitus.
Noun
- the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman; the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur