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Vocabulary Entry
copulation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of mating or sexual intercourse between animals.
Example Sentences
"The copulation of the two animals was closely monitored by the researchers."
"Copulation is a natural part of the reproductive cycle in many species."
"During the mating season, copulation occurs frequently in the wild."
V
verb
To engage in sexual intercourse; to mate.
Example Sentences
"The male and female birds copulate during the spring."
"In certain species, copulating can last for several hours."
"The biologist observed how animals copulate in their natural habitat."