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sexual intercourse

noun

Definition of sexual intercourse 

1 : heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis : coitus
2 : intercourse (such as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis
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a doctor who is accused of having sexual intercourse with one of his patients many people believe that it's best to wait to experience sexual intercourse until you're mature enough to handle it

First Known Use of sexual intercourse

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sexual intercourse was in 1753

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sexual intercourse

noun

English Language Learners Definition of sexual intercourse

: sexual activity between two people; especially : sexual activity in which a man puts his penis into the vagina of a woman

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sexual intercourse

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Medical Definition of sexual intercourse 

1 : heterosexual intercourse involving penetration of the vagina by the penis : coitus
2 : intercourse (as anal or oral intercourse) that does not involve penetration of the vagina by the penis

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