Copulate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpjəˌleɪt/

Definitions of copulate

verb to engage in sexual intercourse

Example Sentences

A1 Animals copulate to reproduce.

A2 In some species, copulation is a necessary part of the mating process.

B1 The study of copulation behavior in primates is a fascinating field of research.

B2 Certain birds have elaborate courtship rituals before copulating.

C1 Scientists have observed copulation patterns in various species to understand mating strategies.

C2 The copulation process involves a complex interplay of hormones and behaviors.

Examples of copulate in a Sentence

formal The animals copulate in order to reproduce.

informal The birds were copulating on the tree branch.

slang I heard those two were copulating behind the school.

figurative The merging of different ideas can be seen as a form of intellectual copulation.

Grammatical Forms of copulate

• past tense: copulated
• plural: copulate
• comparative: more copulate
• superlative: most copulate
• present tense: copulates
• future tense: will copulate
• perfect tense: has copulated
• continuous tense: is copulating
• singular: copulates
• positive degree: copulate
• infinitive: to copulate
• gerund: copulating
• participle: copulating

Origin and Evolution of copulate

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'copulate' originated from the Latin word 'copulatus', which means to join together or unite.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a scientific or formal context to refer to sexual intercourse, the word 'copulate' has evolved to be used more commonly in everyday language to describe the act of mating or engaging in sexual activity.