intromission
Definitions
- The state of being allowed to enter; admittance
- The act of allowing to enter; admission
- Putting one thing into another; introduction (into); insertion
- Copulation: usually the first moment of initial entry of a penis into a vagina, mouth or anus.
- An intermeddling with the affairs of another, either on legal grounds or without authority.
Examples
“"Your father has told me all about it. Did you ever hear⟳ of anything so ridiculous?" "All about what?—all about what?" said Delia, whose attempt⟳ to represent⟳ happy ignorance seemed likely to be spoiled by an intromission of ferocity. She might succeed⟳ in appearing ignorant, but she could scarcely succeed⟳ in appearing happy.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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