What is another word for copulation?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒpjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Copulation is a term that refers to sexual intercourse between two individuals. However, there are various synonyms for this term, which can help to expand one's vocabulary and make conversations more interesting. One synonym for copulation is "coitus," which is a more formal term. Another synonym is "intercourse," which is a more commonly used term. "Sex," "love-making," and "intimacy" are also synonyms for copulation. Other synonyms for copulation include "bedding," "consummation," "procreation," and "mating." The choice of words depends on the context in which they are used and the level of formality required.

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Usage examples for Copulation

Again: And concerning this copulation of causes it is said: The Spirit comes to the assistance of our infirmity.
"Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church"
Friedrich Bente
The contagion, the nature of which remains still unknown, is transmitted mainly during copulation.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The bull may have the disease and convey it to all the cows with which he comes in contact, or he may become infected by one cow, and, although not showing the disease, he may, during copulation, transmit it for several days after to all other cows.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

Famous quotes with Copulation

  • Most of the people who get sent to die in wars are young men who've got a lot of energy and would probably rather, in a better world, be putting that energy into copulation rather than going over there and blowing some other young man's guts out.
    Alan Moore
  • One of the heresiarchs of Uqbar had stated that mirrors and copulation are abominable, since they both multiply the numbers of man.
    Jorge Luis Borges
  • It may seem to be a long way from Blake's innocent talk of love and copulation to De Sade's need to inflict pain. And yet both are the outcome of a sexual mysticism that strives to transcend the everyday world. Simone de Beauvoir said penetratingly of De Sade's work that 'he is trying to communicate an experience whose distinguishing characteristic is, nevertheless its will to remain incommunicable'. De Sade's perversion may have sprung from his dislike of his mother or of other women, but its basis is a kind of distorted religious emotion.
    Colin Wilson
  • Storytelling and copulation are the two chief forms of amusement in the South. They’re inexpensive and easy to procure.
    Robert Penn Warren
  • Most of the people who get sent to die in wars are young men who've got a lot of energy and would probably rather, in a better world, be putting that energy into copulation rather than going over there and blowing some other young man's guts out.
    Alan Moore

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