promiscuity
Promiscuity (noun) means the practice of having many different sexual partners, often without much selectivity. Example: “The documentary examined attitudes toward promiscuity across different cultures.”
How to use promiscuity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to having many sexual partners; less commonly, a jumbled mix of things.
Word forms
promiscuities plural
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Etymology
From French promiscuité, itself built on the same Latin root as promiscuous.
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Rhymes for promiscuity
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What is the meaning of promiscuity?
"promiscuity" (noun) means the practice of having many different sexual partners, often without much selectivity.
What is another word for promiscuity?
Other words for "promiscuity" include promiscuousness, sleeping around.
What are the different meanings of promiscuity?
"promiscuity" has 2 main meanings: 1. The practice of having many different sexual partners, often without much selectivity; 2. A mix of many different, unsorted elements; a lack of order.
How do you use promiscuity in a sentence?
Example: "The documentary examined attitudes toward promiscuity across different cultures."