Intercourse
Intercourse (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intercourse
- Wikipedia's article - Intercourse
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Intercourse is a term that is often used to refer to sexual activity between two individuals. It is derived from the Latin word intercursus, which means "running between".
Etymology
The term "intercourse" has been in use since the 15th century, originally referring to trade or social interaction. It was not until the 18th century that it began to be used to refer to sexual activity. The word is derived from the Latin intercursus, which means "running between". This is a combination of inter- (between) and cursus (course or running), reflecting the idea of movement or interaction between two parties.
Related Terms
- Sexual activity: This is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of behaviors and practices that are related to human sexuality.
- Coitus: This is a specific type of sexual activity that involves the insertion and thrusting of the penis into the vagina.
- Penetration (sexual): This refers to the insertion of an object, such as a penis, finger, or sex toy, into a body cavity, such as the vagina or anus.
- Consent (sexual): This is a critical aspect of any sexual activity, referring to the agreement by all parties to engage in the activity.
Pronunciation
The term "intercourse" is pronounced as /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intercourse
- Wikipedia's article - Intercourse
This WikiMD article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski