First Known Use: 15th century
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intercourse
noun in·ter·course \ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs\
: communication and actions between people
Full Definition of INTERCOURSE
1
: connection or dealings between persons or groups
2
: exchange especially of thoughts or feelings : communion
3
: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person <anal intercourse> <oral intercourse>; especially : sexual intercourse 1 <heterosexual intercourse>
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Origin of INTERCOURSE
Middle English intercurse, probably from Middle French entrecours, from Medieval Latin intercursus, from Latin, act of running between, from intercurrere to run between, from inter- + currere to run — more at car
Related to INTERCOURSE
- Synonyms
- commerce, dealings, interaction, relation
- Antonyms
- nonintercourse
Rhymes with INTERCOURSE
INTERCOURSE Defined for Kids
intercourse
noun in·ter·course \ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs\
Definition of INTERCOURSE for Kids
: dealings between persons or groups <Social intercourse requires communication.>
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intercourse
noun in·ter·course \ˈint-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs, -ˌkȯ(ə)rs\
Medical Definition of INTERCOURSE
1
: connection or dealings between persons or groups
2
: physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person <anal intercourse> <oral intercourse>; especially : sexual intercourse 1 <heterosexual intercourse>
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