promiscuity

[ prom-i-skyoo-i-tee, proh-mi- ]
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noun,plural prom·is·cu·i·ties for 3.
  1. the state of being promiscuous.

  2. promiscuous sexual behavior.

  1. an indiscriminate mixture.

Origin of promiscuity

1
First recorded in 1840–50; promiscu(ous) + -ity; compare French promiscuité

Other words from promiscuity

  • hy·per·prom·is·cu·i·ty, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for promiscuity

promiscuity

/ (ˌprɒmɪˈskjuːɪtɪ) /


noun
  1. promiscuous sexual behaviour

  2. indiscriminate mingling, mixture, or confusion, as of parts or elements

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