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/ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ · noun
(formal, now also humorous) Sexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration..
Wolowitz: Hang on. There really is a lady here? Leonard: Uh-huh. Wolowitz: And you want us out because you’re anticipating coitus? Leonard: No, she’s just a friend. Wolowitz: So she’s available for coitus? Leonard: No, she’s – –
Use coitus when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Coitus means (formal, now also humorous) Sexual intercourse, especially that involving penile–vaginal penetration..
Common synonyms include intercourse, congress, aphrodisia, carnal knowledge.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Wolowitz: Hang on. There really is a lady here? Leonard: Uh-huh. Wolowitz: And you want us out because you’re anticipating coitus? Leonard: No, she’s just a friend. Wolowitz: So she’s available for coitus? Leonard: No, she’s – –
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