promiscuity

noun

pro·​mis·​cu·​i·​ty ˌprä-mə-ˈskyü-ə-tē How to pronounce promiscuity (audio)
ˌprō-
plural promiscuities
1
: promiscuous sexual behavior
2
: miscellaneous mingling or selection of persons or things : indiscriminateness

Examples of promiscuity in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of promiscuity was in 1663

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Cite this Entry

“Promiscuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promiscuity. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

promiscuity

noun
prom·​is·​cu·​ity
ˌpräm-əs-ˈkyü-ət-ē
plural promiscuities
: the quality or state of being promiscuous

Medical Definition

promiscuity

noun
pro·​mis·​cu·​i·​ty ˌpräm-əs-ˈkyü-ət-ē, prə-ˌmis- How to pronounce promiscuity (audio)
plural promiscuities
: promiscuous sexual behavior
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