English Explanatory Dictionary

amplexation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An embrace.
  2. The act of (forming the grip of) amplexus.

Word forms

amplexation

Etymology

From Latin amplexāt-, past participial stem of amplexor (“to embrace”), + -ion.

Synonyms

amplection//amplexion

Related words

amplect amplection amplexion amplex amplexus
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