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promiscuous

Main Entry:: pro·mis·cu·ous
Pronunciation:: \prə-ˈmis-kyə-wəs\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Latin promiscuus, from pro- forth + miscēre to mix — more at pro-, mix
Date:: 1601

1 : composed of all sorts of persons or things 2 : not restricted to one class, sort, or person : indiscriminate <education…cheapened through the promiscuous distribution of diplomas — Norman Cousins> 3 : not restricted to one sexual partner 4 : casual, irregular <promiscuous eating habits>

— pro·mis·cu·ous·ly adverb

— pro·mis·cu·ous·ness noun

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