Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bestiality

/ˈbistiˌælɪti/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.62 in modern English

Syllables: bes-tial-i-ty
IPA: /ˈbistiˌælɪti/

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Sexual activity between a human and another animal species.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Bestial nature, savagery, inhumanity, like (or akin to) an animal's.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Any abstract entity similar to a beast.

Countable; Dated; Uncountable

noun

A status of lower animal.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

An animal-like instinct or behaviour.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A mark, trait, or emblem of a beast.

Archaic; Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Less common, but still frequent, are erect penises, more complete female nudes, copulations, and even scenes of bestiality."
"Second, the romance option brings up a unique issue: having sex with an alien. It’s somewhat difficult to say what the Christian should think on this issue because, well, the Bible doesn’t talk about aliens. Probably because they don’t exist (sorry to burst your bubble). Would this be considered bestiality? Or is it not bestiality since they are also beings capable of rational and ethical thought and self-reflection unlike usual animals?"
"the pitiful inadequacy of the reforms and the bestiality of the white society"

Etymology

Etymology tree English bestial Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English bestiality From bestial + -ity.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈbistiˌælɪti/
British English: /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

bestialities (plural) beastiality (alternative, misspelling)

Derived Forms

necrobestiality

Frequently Paired Words

beastliness

Synonyms

zooerastia zooerasty sodomy

Rhymes With

personality functionality plurality immortality originality individuality fatality speciality rationality criminality constitutionality impartiality

Questions

How do you pronounce bestiality?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbistiˌælɪti/.
What does bestiality mean?: Sexual activity between a human and another animal species.
Where does bestiality come from?: Etymology tree English bestial Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English bestiality From bestial + -ity.

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