Meaning & use
mid coitus
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Meanings
adverbformaltechnical
During the act of sexual intercourse.
Grammar: Used as an adverbial phrase, often after a verb like 'stop' or 'die'.
Patterns
- stop mid coitus
- die mid coitus
- interrupt someone mid coitus
The couple was interrupted mid coitus by a loud knock at the door.
In the film, the character suffers a heart attack mid coitus.
The study examined whether couples who stop mid coitus use contraception correctly.
adjectivebefore a nounformaltechnical
Occurring or existing during sexual intercourse.
Grammar: Used before a noun to describe something that happens during intercourse.
Patterns
- mid coitus position
- mid coitus moment
- mid coitus interruption
The mid coitus position can be uncomfortable for some people.
A mid coitus interruption can cause frustration and embarrassment.
She described a mid coitus moment when they both started laughing.
Common combinations
- stop mid coitus
- They had to stop mid coitus because the condom broke.
- die mid coitus
- The ancient king reportedly died mid coitus.
- interrupt mid coitus
- The phone rang and interrupted them mid coitus.
- mid coitus position
- Certain mid coitus positions are more comfortable for people with back pain.
- mid coitus moment
- He recalled a mid coitus moment when he felt suddenly self-conscious.
Synonyms and how they differ
- during intercourse
- More common and less technical; 'mid coitus' is more formal and precise.
- mid-sex
- Informal and direct; 'mid coitus' is clinical and suitable for medical or formal writing.
Word family
Practice
Which sentence uses 'mid coitus' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Mid coitus' means during sexual intercourse, so it fits the first sentence. The other options use prepositions that do not make sense with this phrase.
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