INTERCOURSE Definition & Meaning

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intercourse

[in-ter-kawrs]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

sexual intercourse, especially coitus.
dealings or communication between individuals, groups, countries, etc.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
interchange of thoughts, feelings, etc.

intercourse

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noun

communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings
See sexual intercourse

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

preintercourse noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of intercourse¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of intercourse¹

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

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