noun Uncommon

virginity

vuh-JIH-nih-tee

Virginity (noun) means the state of never having had sex. Example: “He was open about waiting until marriage to lose his virginity.”

noun

The state of never having had sex.

"He was open about waiting until marriage to lose his virginity."

How to use virginity

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe condition of not having had sex yet.

Common pairings

lose one's virginity preserve one's virginity

virginities plural

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From Latin virginitas, from virgo ("virgin"), via Old French virginite.

Origin: Latin

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What does “virginity” mean?

The word “virginity” means the state of never having had sex. In plain terms, the condition of not having had sex yet.

How do you pronounce “virginity”?

“Virginity” is pronounced vuh-JIH-nih-tee (/və(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɪnɪti/ in IPA).

How do you use “virginity” in a sentence?

Here is “virginity” used in a sentence: “He was open about waiting until marriage to lose his virginity.”

What part of speech is “virginity”?

“Virginity” is a noun.

Where does the word “virginity” come from?

The word “virginity” comes from Latin. From Latin virginitas, from virgo ("virgin"), via Old French virginite.

Is “virginity” a common word?

“Virginity” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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