intercourse

[ in-ter-kawrs ]
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noun
  1. sexual intercourse, especially coitus.

  2. dealings or communication between individuals, groups, countries, etc.

  1. interchange of thoughts, feelings, etc.

Origin of intercourse

1
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English intercurse, from Medieval Latin intercursus “communication, trading,” Latin “a running between, interposition”; see inter-, course

Other words for intercourse

Other words from intercourse

  • pre·in·ter·course, noun

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intercourse

/ (ˈɪntəˌkɔːs) /


noun
  1. communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings

Origin of intercourse

1
C15: from Medieval Latin intercursus business, from Latin intercurrere to run between, from currere to run

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