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copulate

[kop-yuh-leyt, kop-yuh-lit]

verb (used without object)

copulated, copulating 

  1. to engage in sexual intercourse.

adjective

  1. connected; joined.

copulate

/ ˈɒʊˌɪ /

verb

  1. (intr) to perform sexual intercourse

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Other Word Forms

  • copulatory adjective
  • ˈDZܱٴǰ adjective
  • ˌDZˈپDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of copulate1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin ōܱٳܲ bound together. See copula, -ate 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of copulate1

C17: from Latin DZܱ to join together; see copula

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