English Explanatory Dictionary

mating

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.
noun
  1. Pairing of organisms for copulation.
  2. Sexual union; copulation.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of mate

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mating.wav

Word forms

mating matings

Synonyms

pairing

Derived words

postmating premating assortative mating mating bite mating call mating mark mating press mating season mating strategy positive assortative mating
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