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Masturbatory: meaning, definitions and examples

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masturbatory

 

[ ˌmæstəˈbɛtəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sexual behavior

The term 'masturbatory' refers to activities or behaviors related to masturbation, which is the act of stimulating one's own genitals for sexual pleasure. It can describe techniques, thoughts, or materials intended to enhance or encourage self-pleasure. Masturbatory practices are often considered a natural and common part of human sexuality, providing both physical pleasure and psychological relief. The use of the term can also extend to discussions about sexual health, education, or any context that involves self-stimulation.

Synonyms

self-pleasuring, self-stimulation

Examples of usage

  • Masturbatory techniques can vary widely.
  • She read a book about masturbatory practices.
  • Masturbatory habits are normal for many people.

Translations

Translations of the word "masturbatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 masturbatório

🇮🇳 मस्तुरबेटरी

🇩🇪 masturbatorisch

🇮🇩 masturbasi

🇺🇦 мастурбаційний

🇵🇱 masturbacyjny

🇯🇵 マスターベーションの

🇫🇷 masturbatoire

🇪🇸 masturbatorio

🇹🇷 mastürbasyonla ilgili

🇰🇷 자위의

🇸🇦 الاستمناء

🇨🇿 masturbatorní

🇸🇰 masturbatívny

🇨🇳 自慰的

🇸🇮 masturbatorni

🇮🇸 masturbatorískur

🇰🇿 мастурбациямен байланысты

🇬🇪 მასტურბაციური

🇦🇿 masturbator

🇲🇽 masturbatorio

Etymology

The word 'masturbatory' is derived from the verb 'masturbate', which comes from the Latin word 'masturbari'. The Latin term is likely a combination of 'mānsuī', meaning 'to handle', or 'turbare', meaning 'to disturb', which reflects the action of stimulating oneself. The formation of the word in English dates back to the early 18th century, solidified in usage in contexts relating to sexual health and behavior. Over time, the discussion around masturbation and its implications has evolved, with 'masturbatory' often used in medical, psychological, or educational frameworks to describe phenomena related to self-stimulation. The societal perception of masturbation introduced a blend of shame and curiosity, influencing how the adjective 'masturbatory' is employed in both academic and casual conversation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,411, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.