intercourse
[ in-ter-kawrs, -kohrs ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs /
noun
dealings or communication between individuals, groups, countries, etc.
interchange of thoughts, feelings, etc.
sexual relations or a sexual coupling, especially coitus.
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Origin of intercourse
OTHER WORDS FROM intercourse
pre·in·ter·course, nounWords nearby intercourse
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British Dictionary definitions for intercourse
intercourse
/ (ˈɪntəˌkɔːs) /
noun
communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings
Word Origin for intercourse
C15: from Medieval Latin intercursus business, from Latin intercurrere to run between, from currere to run
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Medical definitions for intercourse
intercourse
[ ĭn′tər-kôrs′ ]
n.
Dealings or communications that occur between persons or groups.
Sexual intercourse.
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