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Copulation: meaning, definitions and examples

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copulation

 

[ หŒkษ’p.jสŠหˆleษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual activity

Copulation refers to the act of sexual intercourse between two individuals, typically for the purpose of reproduction. It is a natural process in many species, including humans, where sperm from a male is deposited into the reproductive tract of a female.

Synonyms

coitus, intercourse, mating.

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Word Description / Examples
copulation

Scientific or formal contexts when discussing the reproductive process among animals or humans.

  • The study focuses on the copulation behavior of birds in their natural habitat.
  • Copulation is essential for the continuation of species.
intercourse

General discussions about human sexual activity, both in medical and everyday contexts. It is more commonly used than the other terms.

  • They discussed the importance of safe intercourse.
  • Intercourse can result in the transmission of sexually transmitted infections.
mating

Discussions about the reproductive behavior of animals, typically in ecological or biological studies.

  • Mating season for deer typically occurs in the fall.
  • The documentary showed the mating rituals of various bird species.
coitus

Medical or clinical settings, or in formal discussions about human sexual activity.

  • The doctor explained the risks associated with coitus during pregnancy.
  • Coitus interruptus is a method of contraception.

Examples of usage

  • Animals engage in copulation to procreate.
  • Human copulation involves the insertion of the penis into the vagina.

Translations

Translations of the word "copulation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรณpula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคญเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kopulation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kopulasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฟัƒะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kopulacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบคๅฐพ (ใ“ใ†ใณ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท copulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ copulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kopulasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต๋ฏธ (gyomi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฒุงูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kopulace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kopulรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบค้… (jiฤopรจi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kopulacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samruni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะฟั‚ะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒžแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cรผtlษ™ลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ copulaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'copulation' has its origins in Latin, where 'copula' means 'a band or bond'. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to sexual intercourse. The concept of copulation has been integral to the survival and evolution of species throughout history, playing a crucial role in reproduction and the continuation of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,006, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.