Synonyms & related words for coitus

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of coitus — including copulation, coition, intercourse, lovemaking, sex, onanism. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to coitus

Explore words related to coitus — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include coital, outercourse, copulatory, copulating, postcoital, foreplay, autoerotism, autoeroticism. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for coitus

Common synonyms for coitus include copulation, coition, intercourse, lovemaking, sex, onanism, mating, procreation — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does coitus come from?

The word coitus breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root coit-, from Latin coire (“to go together, come together”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.