Fornicate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Fornicate ( verb )

1. Engage in sexual intercourse outside of marriage.
2. Engage in sexual activity in general.

Origin:

From latin fornicatus, past participle of fornicari, from fornix ("arch, vault") or fornix ("brothel").

Examples:

1. The young couple was caught fornicating in the park.
2. Many people fornicate before marriage.
3. It is believed that ancient Romans fornicated quite openly.
4. I heard that he fornicated with his secretary.
5. The Bible speaks of fornication as a sin.

(As a noun)

Fornicate ( noun )

1. Engage in sexual intercourse outside of marriage.
2. Engage in sexual activity in general.

Origin:

From latin fornicatus, past participle of fornicari, from fornix ("arch, vault") or fornix ("brothel").

Examples:

1. The young couple was caught fornicating in the park.
2. Many people fornicate before marriage.
3. It is believed that ancient Romans fornicated quite openly.
4. I heard that he fornicated with his secretary.
5. The Bible speaks of fornication as a sin.