Bestiality

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /ˌbɛs.tʃiˈæl.ə.ti/

Definitions of bestiality

noun sexual activity between a person and an animal

Example Sentences

A1 Some people believe that bestiality is morally wrong.

A2 The documentary discussed the prevalence of bestiality in certain rural communities.

B1 The laws in many countries prohibit acts of bestiality.

B2 There have been cases of individuals being arrested for engaging in bestiality.

C1 Psychologists have studied the psychological factors that may lead to bestiality.

C2 The film depicted a disturbing scene of bestiality that sparked controversy among viewers.

Examples of bestiality in a Sentence

formal The law strictly prohibits any form of bestiality.

informal I can't believe people engage in bestiality, it's so disturbing.

slang That guy is into some weird stuff, like bestiality.

figurative His actions were described as a form of intellectual bestiality, lacking any sense of humanity.

Grammatical Forms of bestiality

past tense

engaged in bestiality

plural

bestialities

comparative

more bestial

superlative

most bestial

present tense

engages in bestiality

future tense

will engage in bestiality

perfect tense

has engaged in bestiality

continuous tense

is engaging in bestiality

singular

bestiality

positive degree

bestial

infinitive

to engage in bestiality

gerund

engaging in bestiality

participle

engaged in bestiality

Origin and Evolution of bestiality

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'bestiality' originated from the Latin word 'bestialitas', which is derived from 'bestia' meaning beast or animal.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to brutal or beast-like behavior, the term 'bestiality' evolved to specifically denote sexual relations between a human and an animal.