Copulating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈkä-pyə-ˌlāt/ cop·u·late

Meaning & Definition of Copulating

Copulating (verb)

  1. to engage in sexual intercourse

Copulating (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis

    "our Puritan forebears imposed severe penalties for copulating outside of marriage"

    similar: coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulation, coupling, intercourse, lovemaking, mating, relations, sex, sex act, sexual intercourse, sexual relations, getting it on, making love
    related: fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, breeding, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee

Copulating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to engage in sexual intercourse

    "the time of year when deer in the wild are likely to copulate"

    similar: breeding, mating, sleeping, doing it, having sex
    related: fooling around, fornicating

Related Entry: Copulate (verb)

Copulate is a different word from Copulating. The synonyms below are for copulate, not for copulating.

  1. to engage in sexual intercourse

    "the time of year when deer in the wild are likely to copulate"

    similar: breed, mate, sleep, do it, have sex
    related: fool around, fornicate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Copulating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Copulating:

coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulation, coupling, intercourse, lovemaking, mating, relations, sex, sex act, sexual intercourse, sexual relations, getting it on, making love, breeding, sleeping, doing it, having sex

Related Words for Copulating

fornication, safe sex, carnality, sexuality, insemination, dalliance, hanky-panky, whoopee, fooling around, fornicating

Word Forms of Copulating

Inflections: copulated

Derived words: copulation (noun), copulatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Copulating

Latin copulatus, past participle of copulare to join, from copula see copula

First known use: 1630

Frequently Asked Questions about Copulating

What does "Copulating" mean?

"Copulating" means to engage in sexual intercourse. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to engage in sexual intercourse. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Copulating"?

Other words for "Copulating" include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulation, coupling, intercourse and lovemaking. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Copulating" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Copulating"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Copulating". Common alternatives include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulation, coupling, intercourse, lovemaking, mating and relations.

How do you use "Copulating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Copulating" in a sentence: "our Puritan forebears imposed severe penalties for copulating outside of marriage"; "the time of year when deer in the wild are likely to copulate".

Is "Copulating" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Copulating" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Copulating"?

"Copulating" is pronounced /ˈkä-pyə-ˌlāt/ and divided into syllables as cop·u·late.

What is the origin of the word "Copulating"?

"Copulating" comes from Latin copulatus, past participle of copulare to join, from copula see copula. First known use: 1630.

What is another word for "Copulating" meaning "sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis"?

When "Copulating" (noun) means sexual union involving penetration of the vagina by the penis, synonyms include coition, coitus, commerce, congress, copulation and coupling.