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ejaculation

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪˌdʒæk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ɪˌdʒæk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun
Definition

A sudden release of fluid, often referring to the discharge of semen during orgasm, or a brief exclamation.


Example

The doctor explained the process of ejaculation during the sexual health class.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just read an interesting article about the science of ejaculation.
Sloth B
Oh really? What did it say?
Sloth A
It explained how it's not just a physical response but also has psychological aspects.
Sloth B
That makes sense; our bodies and minds are so connected.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exclamation
outburst
discharge
Antonyms
silence
reticence
restraint
Root Explanation

Ejaculation → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "jacere" (meaning to throw). The word describes the act of throwing out, particularly in a sudden manner.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'thrown out' ('e-' means out and 'jacere' means to throw) — that's how you can remember that ejaculation refers to a sudden release.

Visually Confused Words
jaculation
emasculation
peculation
maculation
evacuation
antiejaculation
acuation
recalculation
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