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- [koh-hab-it]
- /koʊˈhæb ɪt/
- /kəʊhæbɪˈteɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koh-hab-it]
- /koʊˈhæb ɪt/
Definitions of cohabitation word
- noun cohabitation the state or condition of living together in a conjugal relationship without being married 3
- noun cohabitation (of political parties) the state or condition of cooperating for specific purposes without forming a coalition 3
- verb without object cohabitation to live together as if married, usually without legal or religious sanction. 1
- verb without object cohabitation to live together in an intimate relationship. 1
- verb without object cohabitation to dwell with another or share the same place, as different species of animals. 1
- noun cohabitation An emotional and physical intimate relationship which includes a common living place and which exists without legal or religious sanction. 1
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Origin of cohabitation
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Late Latin cohabitāre, equivalent to co- co- + habitāre to have possession, abide (frequentative of habēre to have, own)
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Parts of speech for Cohabitation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cohabitation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
cohabitation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cohabitation
noun cohabitation
- consummation — a consummating or being consummated; completion; fulfillment
- sex — either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions.
- sexual relations — sexual intercourse; coitus.
- coitus — Coitus is sexual intercourse.
- copula — A copula is the same as a linking verb.
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