coitus
[ koh-i-tuhs ]
noun
sexual intercourse, especially between a man and a woman.
Origin of coitus
1First recorded in 1705–15; from Latin: “a coming together, uniting, sexual intercourse,” equivalent to coi- (see coition) + -tus suffix of verbal action
Other words from coitus
- co·i·tal [koh-i-tl], /ˈkoʊ ɪ tl/, adjective
Words Nearby coitus
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How to use coitus in a sentence
coitus reservatus was erected into a principle in the Oneida community.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 (of 6) | Havelock Elliscoitus, though incomplete, took place some seven times on this first night.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6) | Havelock Elliscoitus now began to be much more pleasurable for him, but to his wife still attended with pain.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6) | Havelock EllisThis I later practised in coitus prolongatus—giving the partner time to come up.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6) | Havelock Ellis
British Dictionary definitions for coitus
coitus
coition (kəʊˈɪʃən)
/ (ˈkəʊɪtəs) /
noun
technical terms for sexual intercourse
Origin of coitus
1C18 coitus: from Latin: a uniting, from coīre to meet, from īre to go
Derived forms of coitus
- coital, adjective
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