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单词 intercourses
释义

intercourse

noun

in·​ter·​course ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce intercourse (audio)
1
: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person
anal intercourse
oral intercourse
especially : sexual intercourse sense 1
heterosexual intercourse
2
: exchange especially of thoughts or feelings : communion
3
: connection or dealings between persons or groups

Synonyms

  • commerce
  • dealings
  • interaction
  • relation
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Example Sentences

the unspoken rules of social intercourse
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English intercurse, probably from Middle French entrecours, from Medieval Latin intercursus, from Latin, act of running between, from intercurrere to run between, from inter- + currere to run — more at car

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

intercourse

noun

in·​ter·​course ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce intercourse (audio)
: dealings between persons or groups
Social intercourse requires communication.

Medical Definition

intercourse

noun

in·​ter·​course ˈint-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs, -ˌkȯ(ə)rs How to pronounce intercourse (audio)
1
: connection or dealings between persons or groups
2
: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person
anal intercourse
oral intercourse
especially : sexual intercourse sense 1
heterosexual intercourse

intercourses

noun

plural of intercourse
as in interactions
doings between individuals or groups the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • interactions
  • relations
  • dealings
  • commerces
  • companionships
  • interrelationships
  • cross-pollinations
  • cross-fertilizations
  • companies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonintercourses
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