intercourse

[ in-ter-kawrs, -kohrs ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs /
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noun

dealings or communication between individuals, groups, countries, etc.
interchange of thoughts, feelings, etc.
sexual relations or a sexual coupling, especially coitus.

Origin of intercourse

1425–75; late Middle English intercurse < Medieval Latin intercursus communication, trading, Latin: a running between. See inter-, course

SYNONYMS FOR intercourse

1 trade, traffic, relations.
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OTHER WORDS FROM intercourse

pre·in·ter·course, noun

Words nearby intercourse

intercostal membrane, intercostal nerve, intercostal space, intercostobrachial nerve, intercounty, intercourse, intercricothyrotomy, intercrop, intercross, intercrystalline, intercultural

Words related to intercourse

intimacy, copulation, give-and-take, fornication, sex, coitus, coition, relations, correspondence, commerce, converse, mesh, trade, dealings, connection, contact, traffic, association, communion, teamwork

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British Dictionary definitions for intercourse

intercourse
/ (ˈɪntəˌkɔːs) /

noun

communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings
See sexual intercourse

Word Origin for intercourse

C15: from Medieval Latin intercursus business, from Latin intercurrere to run between, from currere to run

Medical definitions for intercourse

intercourse
[ ĭn′tər-kôrs′ ]

n.

Dealings or communications that occur between persons or groups.
Sexual intercourse.