intercourse

[ in-ter-kawrs, -kohrs ]

/ ˈɪn tərˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs /

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noun

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

interchange of thoughts, feelings, etc.

sexual relations or a sexual coupling, especially coitus.

Nearby words

intercostal membrane, intercostal nerve, intercostal space, intercostobrachial nerve, intercounty, intercourse, intercricothyrotomy, intercrop, intercross, intercrystalline, intercultural

Origin of intercourse

1425–75; late Middle English intercurse < Medieval Latin intercursus communication, trading, Latin: a running between. See inter-, course

SYNONYMS FOR intercourse

1 trade, traffic, relations.

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Related forms

pre·in·ter·course, noun

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Examples from the Web for intercourse

“Intercourse felt, often, like shoving a loofah into a mason jar,” she writes, for example.
Speed Read: Lena Dunham’s Most Shocking Confessions From ‘Not That Kind of Girl’|Kevin Fallon|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To these guarantees the Intercourse Act attempted to give force.
The Last American Frontier|Frederic L. (Frederic Logan) Paxson
Intercourse with the servant was never repeated after that day; from shame he kept the promise for many years.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis
However, by an Intercourse with the Manoris, they became sensible of their wretched and disgraceful Condition.
The Amours of Zeokinizul, King of the Kofirans|Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crbillon

Intercourse with this astute political expert gave me great pleasure, and a wealth of teaching and stimulus.
The Kaiser's Memoirs|William II, German Emperor
Intercourse, also, with accomplished friends led to much which would otherwise have remained untouched.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3)|Otto Jahn

British Dictionary definitions for intercourse

intercourse

/ (ˈɪntəˌkɔːs) /

noun

communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings

See sexual intercourse

Word Origin for intercourse

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

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Medicine definitions for intercourse

intercourse

[ ĭn′tər-kôrs′ ]

n.

Dealings or communications that occur between persons or groups.

Sexual intercourse.