noun
copulation
kop-yuh-LAY-shuhn
Copulation (noun) means the act of sexual intercourse or mating.
noun
1
The act of sexual intercourse or mating.
"The study tracked copulation frequency among the fruit flies."
How to use copulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe formal, clinical word for mating or sexual intercourse.
When to use it
Used in scientific and medical contexts rather than everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- copulations
Etymology
From Latin copulatio, from copulare ("to join, unite").
Synonyms
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aphrodisia
carnal knowledge
coitus
coition
commerce
commixtion
congress
conjunction
connection
consummation
conversation
coupling
Antonyms
Related words
Rhymes for copulation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of copulation?
"copulation" (noun) means the act of sexual intercourse or mating.
What is another word for copulation?
Other words for "copulation" include aphrodisia, carnal knowledge, coitus, coition, commerce, commixtion.
What is the opposite of copulation?
The opposite of "copulation" is abstinence.
How do you use copulation in a sentence?
Example: "The study tracked copulation frequency among the fruit flies."
