Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coitus

/ˈkɔɪ.təs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.48 in modern English

Syllables: coitus
IPA: /ˈkɔɪ.təs/

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Sexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration.

Countable; Formal; Humorous; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Wolowitz: Hang on. There really is a lady here? Leonard: Uh-huh. Wolowitz: And you want us out because you’re anticipating coitus? Leonard: No, she’s just a friend. Wolowitz: So she’s available for coitus? Leonard: No, she’s – –"

Etymology

From Latin coitus.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: *h₁ey-, coitus

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkɔɪ.təs/
British English: /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/

Usage

Inflected Forms

coituses (plural) coetus (alternative, hypercorrect) coïtus (alternative)

Derived Forms

coit coital coitally coitarche coitize coitizer coitophobia postcoitus precoitus

Phrases

coitus interruptus coitus obstructus coitus reservatus coitus saxonicus

Synonyms

intercourse congress aphrodisia carnal knowledge coitus coition commerce commixtion conjunction connection consummation conversation

Rhymes With

wojtas

Questions

How do you pronounce coitus?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɔɪ.təs/.
What does coitus mean?: Sexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration.
Where does coitus come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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