Venereal Disease

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /vəˈnɪriəl dɪˈziːz/

Definitions of venereal disease

noun a disease that is contracted and transmitted by sexual contact, caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or parasites

Example Sentences

A1 Venereal disease is a type of infection that is transmitted through sexual contact.

A2 It is important to practice safe sex to reduce the risk of contracting a venereal disease.

B1 Venereal diseases can be treated with antibiotics if caught early.

B2 Regular testing is recommended for those who are sexually active to detect any venereal diseases early.

C1 The spread of venereal diseases can be prevented through education and access to healthcare.

C2 Public health campaigns play a crucial role in raising awareness about venereal diseases and promoting safe sexual practices.

Examples of venereal disease in a Sentence

formal Venereal disease is a serious health concern that can be transmitted through sexual contact.

informal I heard that he contracted a venereal disease after not using protection.

slang She got a nasty case of VD from her ex-boyfriend.

figurative The spread of gossip in the office was like a venereal disease, infecting everyone with false information.

Grammatical Forms of venereal disease

plural

venereal diseases

comparative

more venereal

superlative

most venereal

present tense

has venereal disease

future tense

will have venereal disease

perfect tense

has had venereal disease

continuous tense

is having venereal disease

singular

venereal disease

positive degree

venereal disease

infinitive

to have venereal disease

gerund

having venereal disease

participle

venereal disease

Origin and Evolution of venereal disease

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'venereal disease' originated from the Latin word 'venereus' which means 'pertaining to sexual intercourse'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe sexually transmitted infections, the term 'venereal disease' has evolved to encompass a broader range of sexually transmitted diseases and infections.