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Meaning of "orgasm" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ORGASM

From New Latin orgasmus, from Greek orgasmos, from organ to mature, swell.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ORGASM

orgasm  [ˈɔːɡæzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ORGASM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Orgasm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ORGASM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Orgasm

Orgasm is the sudden discharge of accumulated sexual tension during the sexual response cycle, resulting in rhythmic muscular contractions in the pelvic region characterized by sexual pleasure. Experienced by males and females, orgasms are controlled by the involuntary or autonomic nervous system. They are often associated with other involuntary actions, including muscular spasms in multiple areas of the body, a general euphoric sensation and, frequently, body movements and vocalizations are expressed. The period after orgasm is often a relaxing experience, attributed to the release of the neurohormones oxytocin and prolactin, as well as endorphins. Human orgasms usually result from physical sexual stimulation of the penis in males, and the clitoris in females. Sexual stimulation can be by self-practice or with a sex partner. The health effects surrounding the human orgasm are diverse.

Definition of orgasm in the English dictionary

The definition of orgasm in the dictionary is the most intense point during sexual excitement, characterized by extremely pleasurable sensations and in the male accompanied by ejaculation of semen. Other definition of orgasm is intense or violent excitement.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ORGASM


blepharospasm
ˈblɛfərəʊˌspæzəm
bronchospasm
ˈbrɒŋkəʊˌspæzəm
chasm
ˈkæzəm
chiasm
ˈkaɪæzəm
cytoplasm
ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm
ectoplasm
ˈɛktəʊˌplæzəm
enthusiasm
ɪnˈθjuːzɪˌæzəm
fantasm
ˈfæntæzəm
iconoclasm
aɪˈkɒnəˌklæzəm
laryngospasm
ləˈrɪŋɡəʊˌspæzəm
neoplasm
ˈniːəʊˌplæzəm
nucleoplasm
ˈnjuːklɪəˌplæzəm
periplasm
ˈperɪˌplæzəm
phantasm
ˈfæntæzəm
plasm
ˈplæzəm
pleonasm
ˈpliːəˌnæzəm
protoplasm
ˈprəʊtəˌplæzəm
sarcasm
ˈsɑːkæzəm
spasm
ˈspæzəm
vasospasm
ˈveɪzəʊˌspæzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ORGASM

organographical
organographist
organography
organoleptic
organological
organologist
organology
organomercurial
organometallic
organon
organophosphate
organosol
organotherapeutic
organotherapy
organotin
organum
organza
organzine
orgasmic
orgastic

WORDS THAT END LIKE ORGASM

archiplasm
archoplasm
autoschediasm
axoplasm
bioplasm
cataclasm
cataplasm
chiliasm
deuteroplasm
endoplasm
germ plasm
idioplasm
isochasm
nerdgasm
overenthusiasm
plateasm
sarcoplasm
somatoplasm
trophoplasm
wasm

Synonyms and antonyms of orgasm in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ORGASM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «orgasm» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of orgasm

Translation of «orgasm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ORGASM

Find out the translation of orgasm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of orgasm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «orgasm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

性高潮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

orgasmo
570 millions of speakers

English

orgasm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संभोग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

هَزَّةُ الْـجُمَاعِ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оргазм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

orgasmo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রচণ্ড উত্তেজনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

orgasme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Orgasme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Orgasmus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オーガズム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오르가슴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Orgasme
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự cực khoái
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உச்சியை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भावनोत्कटता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

orgazm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

orgasmo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

orgazm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оргазм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

orgasm
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οργασμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

orgasme
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

orgasm
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

orgasme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of orgasm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ORGASM»

The term «orgasm» is very widely used and occupies the 3.208 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ORGASM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «orgasm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «orgasm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about orgasm

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORGASM»

Discover the use of orgasm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to orgasm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Case of the Female Orgasm: Bias in the Science of Evolution
A judicious and revealing look at all twenty evolutionary accounts of the trait of human female orgasm, Lloyd's book is at the same time a case study of how certain biases steer science astray.
Elisabeth Anne Lloyd, 2009
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The Function of the Orgasm: Discovery of the Orgone
Dr. Reich shares his findings on the medical and scientific aspects of sexual activity
Wilhelm Reich, 1986
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The Illustrated Guide to Extended Massive Orgasm
In this fully illustrated companion book to "Extended Massive Orgasm" by sex workshop leaders Steve and Vera Bodansky, readers delve deeper than ever before into the actual techniques for prolonged orgasm for both men and women.
Steve Bodansky, Vera Bodansky, 2002
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Woman's Orgasm: A Guide to Sexual Satisfaction
This is an invaluable resource and self-help guide filled with illuminating information, referencing medical studies and research, including the psychological, historical, social, and cultural aspects of female sexuality and issues in ...
Georgia Kline-Graber, Benjamin Graber, M.D., 2011
5
Cosmic Chocolate Orgasm
If so, and you are searching for the meaning in your life - this book provides an insight that you will have not encountered before.
Jayem, 2007
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From Om to Orgasm: The Tantra Primer for Living in Bliss
Although this book is written in easy tounderstand language-the language of the heart-- it is the modern, referencebook on tantra-- frommeditation to "quick tantratips," from orgasm and prolonged massage to 5 minute exercises.
Chandi Devi, 2008
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The Orgasm Answer Guide
dopamine, and serotonin. By inhibiting this breakdown, MAO inhibitors increase the levels ofthese three monoamines in the brain. Although dopamine and noradrenaline, as we've seen, tend to stimulate orgasm, these effects are counteracted ...
Beverly Whipple, Sara Nasserzadeh, 2009
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Satisfaction: The Art of the Female Orgasm
Kim Cattrall, "Sex and the City"'s Samantha, slides between the sheets and shares her secrets on reaching the heights of pleasure.
Kim Cattrall, Mark Levinson, 2003
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The Compass of Pleasure: How Our Brains Make Fatty Foods, ...
Provocative and illuminating, this is a radically new and thorough look at the desires that define us.
David J. Linden, 2011
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Orgasm Loop: The No-Fail Technique for Reaching Orgasm ...
The revolutionary method women can use to reach orgasm anytime, anyhow and anywhere The Orgasm Loop is a revolutionary mind/body technique for reaching orgasm anytime, anyhow, and anywhere.
Susan Crain Bakos, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORGASM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term orgasm is used in the context of the following news items.
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Music can trigger a physical response similar to orgasms in some …
However, they say a small proportion of people compare their experience to the sensory overload that accompanies a sexual orgasm. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Strange But True Orgasm Facts
Recycled: Scientists have created a brain chip to implant into a patients' head that will make them experience an orgasm. Then using the ... «FemaleFirst.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Sushi or orgasm, asks German supermarket
Supermarket Edeka has struck on a winning formula of offbeat, laugh-out-loud viral advertising recently. A new campaign gets users to guess ... «The Local.de, Jul 15»
4
Kool Keith: Total Orgasm
Featuring all three volumes of his sex rap mixtape series, Total Orgasm largely lives up to its name in terms of both content and intent. While not ... «PopMatters, Jul 15»
5
6 Things You Need to Know About Female Orgasms—From a Sex …
Some women spend their sex lives chasing that climax, while others are able to orgasm easily–but no matter which category you fall into, ... «StyleCaster, Jul 15»
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6 Daily Habits That Affect Your Orgasm, And There's Bad News For …
As studies have shown again and again, it's not easy for every woman to orgasm all the time. There are a ton of factors that affect orgasms in women. Surveys ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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Am I making my new partner too nervous to orgasm during sex?
“Trying numerous things” is only increasing the pressure on him to reach orgasm, so stop it. Instead of making sex something you need to “do ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
8
Survey Finds The Formula To A 'Perfect' Orgasm...
Countless studies and surveys have been conducted into achieving an orgasm but new research claims to have come up with the 'perfect' formula (and no, ... «Her.ie, Jul 15»
9
Cosby to alleged victim: Tell your mom about the orgasm
Bill Cosby used sweet talk, promises and drugs in seducing at least five women into sexual encounters, according to his own, bragging words ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
10
Pic Probs, Oral Issues + Orgasm Angst
So, post-his orgasm, when he's going acrobatic on you, you're doing what exactly? If you're doing anything other than returning the two of you ... «OZY, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Orgasm [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/orgasm>. Apr 2024 ».
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