noun
coitus
KOH-ih-tuhs
Coitus (noun) means Sexual intercourse.
noun
1
Sexual intercourse.
"The textbook used the clinical term "coitus" throughout."
How to use coitus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA formal, clinical word for sex.
When to use it
Used in medical, legal, and scientific contexts; sounds overly formal or clinical in everyday conversation.
Word forms
coituses plural
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Etymology
From Latin coitus, "a coming together," from coire, "to go together."
Synonyms
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congress
relation
intercourse
copulation
sex act
coition
sexual congress
sexual relation
carnal knowledge
sexual intercourse
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What is the meaning of coitus?
"coitus" (noun) means sexual intercourse.
What is another word for coitus?
Other words for "coitus" include congress, relation, intercourse, copulation, sex act, coition.
How do you use coitus in a sentence?
Example: "The textbook used the clinical term "coitus" throughout."