intromittent
|in-tro-mit-tent|
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/ˌɪntrəˈmɪtənt/
relating to intromission
Etymology
Etymology Information
'intromittent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intromittere,' where 'intro-' meant 'into' and 'mittere' meant 'to send.'
Historical Evolution
'intromittere' transformed into the English word 'intromittent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to send into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to intromission.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or serving as a means of intromission, especially in reference to a copulatory organ.
The intromittent organ of certain species is highly specialized.
Synonyms
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