Copulatory

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpjəˌleɪtɔri/

Definitions of copulatory

adjective describing or relating to sexual intercourse

Example Sentences

A1 The copulatory behavior of animals is a natural instinct.

A2 Some species engage in copulatory rituals before mating.

B1 The copulatory process in birds involves intricate courtship displays.

B2 Researchers have studied the copulatory patterns of various species in detail.

C1 The copulatory behavior of primates is influenced by social dynamics.

C2 The copulatory rituals of certain insects are fascinating to observe.

Examples of copulatory in a Sentence

formal The copulatory behavior of the species is well-documented in scientific literature.

informal I overheard a conversation about copulatory habits at the party last night.

slang Did you see those two getting all copulatory in the corner?

figurative The copulatory dance of the birds was a mesmerizing sight in the early morning.

Grammatical Forms of copulatory

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

Origin and Evolution of copulatory

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'copulatory' originated from the Latin word 'copulare' which means to join together or unite.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'copulatory' has retained its original meaning related to joining or uniting, but in English it specifically refers to sexual intercourse or the act of mating in animals.