Transcription
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- [koh-ish-uh n]
- /koʊˈɪʃ ən/
- /kəʊ.ˈɪʃ.n̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-ish-uh n]
- /koʊˈɪʃ ən/
Definitions of coition word
- noun coition sexual intercourse 3
- abbreviation COITION coitus. 1
- noun coition Sexual intercourse. 0
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Origin of coition
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin coitiōn- (stem of coitiō) a coming together, equivalent to coi- variant stem of coīre to come together (co- co- + īre to go) + -tiōn- -tion
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Parts of speech for Coition
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coition popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
coition usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coition
noun coition
- sex — either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions.
- lovemaking — the act of courting or wooing.
- copulation — sexual intercourse.
- intimacy — the state of being intimate.
- relations — an existing connection; a significant association between or among things: the relation between cause and effect.
Antonyms for coition
noun coition
- miscommunication — Failure to communicate adequately.
- abstention — Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.
- chastity — the state of being chaste; purity
See also
Matching words
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