1
: relating to sperm or a spermary
2
: resembling, carrying, or full of sperm

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Squid are far from the only animals to employ spermatic gamesmanship. — Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 12 Aug. 2011

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of spermatic was in the 15th century

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“Spermatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spermatic. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

Medical Definition

spermatic

adjective
: relating to, resembling, carrying, or full of sperm
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