Promiscuity

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /prəˈmɪskjʊɪti/

Definitions of promiscuity

noun the practice of engaging in sexual activities with a variety of partners without commitment or emotional attachment

Example Sentences

A1 Promiscuity is when someone has many different sexual partners.

A2 Some people believe that promiscuity is a sign of immaturity.

B1 The study aimed to investigate the factors that contribute to promiscuity in young adults.

B2 Promiscuity can lead to increased risk of sexually transmitted infections.

C1 The psychologist discussed the societal attitudes towards promiscuity and how they impact individuals.

C2 The novel delves into the complex nature of human relationships, exploring themes of promiscuity and fidelity.

Examples of promiscuity in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to investigate the factors contributing to promiscuity among young adults.

informal She was known for her promiscuity in college, always dating multiple people at once.

slang I heard he's into some serious promiscuity, hooking up with different people every weekend.

figurative The promiscuity of ideas in his mind led to a lack of focus in his work.

Grammatical Forms of promiscuity

past tense

engaged in promiscuous behavior

plural

promiscuities

comparative

more promiscuous

superlative

most promiscuous

present tense

is promiscuous

future tense

will be promiscuous

perfect tense

has been promiscuous

continuous tense

is being promiscuous

singular

promiscuity

positive degree

promiscuous

infinitive

to be promiscuous

gerund

promiscuity

participle

promiscuous

Origin and Evolution of promiscuity

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'promiscuity' originated from the Latin word 'promiscuus' which means 'mixed, indiscriminate'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a mixing or indiscriminate nature, the word 'promiscuity' has evolved to specifically refer to sexual behavior involving multiple partners without commitment or exclusivity.