intercourse

in·ter·course

noun \ˈin-tər-ˌkȯrs\

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>

Examples of INTERCOURSE

1. the unspoken rules of social intercourse
2. <the niceties of social intercourse are lost on that nerd>

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

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to INTERCOURSE

Synonyms

commerce, dealings, interaction, relation

Antonyms

nonintercourse

Related Words

interrelationship; cross-fertilization, cross-pollination; companionship, company

Rhymes with INTERCOURSE

charley horse, Crazy Horse, cutting horse, harness horse, hobbyhorse, minicourse, nonrecourse, outercourse, pommel horse, quarter horse, reinforce, rocking horse, saddle horse, telecourse, tour de force, Trojan horse, vaulting horse, watercourse

in·ter·course

noun \ˈint-ər-ˌkō(ə)rs, -ˌkȯ(ə)rs\   (Medical Dictionary)

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>