Fornication

Pronunciation: /fɔːrnɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of fornication

noun sexual intercourse between people not married to each other

Example Sentences

A1 Fornication is considered a sin in some religions.

A2 The Bible forbids fornication outside of marriage.

B1 Many cultures have strict rules against fornication.

B2 In some societies, fornication can result in severe punishment.

C1 The legal definition of fornication varies from country to country.

C2 Fornication was once punishable by death in certain historical periods.

Examples of fornication in a Sentence

formal The act of fornication is considered a sin in many religious traditions.

informal I heard they got in trouble for fornication at the party last night.

slang They were caught doing the dirty in the back of the club.

figurative The union of the two companies was seen as a fornication of power and influence.

Grammatical Forms of fornication

• past tense: fornicated
• plural: fornications
• comparative: more fornication
• superlative: most fornication
• present tense: fornicates
• future tense: will fornicate
• perfect tense: has fornicated
• continuous tense: is fornicating
• singular: fornication
• positive degree: fornication
• infinitive: to fornicate
• gerund: fornicating
• participle: fornicating

Origin and Evolution of fornication

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'fornication' originated from the Latin word 'fornicatio', which means vaulted chamber or brothel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fornication' has retained its original meaning of sexual intercourse outside of marriage, but has also taken on broader connotations related to immorality or sinfulness.