Promiscuity: meaning, definitions and examples

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promiscuity

 

[ ˌprɒmɪˈskjuːɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sexual behavior

The practice of engaging in sexual activity with a variety of partners without commitment or exclusivity.

Synonyms

licentiousness, looseness, promiscuousness

Examples of usage

  • Her promiscuity led to many failed relationships.
  • Promiscuity can increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
Context #2 | Noun

general behavior

The quality or state of being indiscriminate or casual.

Synonyms

casualness, indiscriminateness, randomness

Examples of usage

  • The promiscuity of his friendships made it hard to determine who his true friends were.
  • There was a promiscuity of ideas at the brainstorming session.

Translations

Translations of the word "promiscuity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 promiscuidade

🇮🇳 व्यभिचार

🇩🇪 Promiskuität

🇮🇩 promiskuitas

🇺🇦 розбещеність

🇵🇱 promiskuityzm

🇯🇵 乱交

🇫🇷 promiscuité sexuelle

🇪🇸 promiscuidad

🇹🇷 ahlaksızlık

🇰🇷 문란함

🇸🇦 الفسوق

🇨🇿 promiskuita

🇸🇰 promiskuita

🇨🇳 乱交

🇸🇮 promiskuiteta

🇮🇸 fjöllyndi

🇰🇿 бейбастық

🇬🇪 უსირცხვილობა

🇦🇿 pozğunluq

🇲🇽 promiscuidad

Word origin

The word 'promiscuity' originated from the Latin word 'promiscuus', which means 'mixed, indiscriminate'. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The concept of promiscuity has been a topic of debate and discussion throughout history, with varying attitudes towards sexual behavior and relationships. In modern times, the term is often used in a negative context to describe behavior that is considered socially unacceptable or risky.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,050, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.