copulation
noun
UK/ˌkɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/ˌkɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃᵊn/
Definitions of copulation noun
- Uncountable
The act of sexual intercourse between animals.
During the breeding season, many birds engage in copulation to reproduce.
Scientists are studying the copulation rituals of certain insects.
Observing the copulation behavior of animals is an important part of ethological research.