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intromission

Noun CEFR C1
ˌɪn.tɹəˈmɪʃ.ən

Definitions

  1. The state of being allowed to enter; admittance
  2. The act of allowing to enter; admission
  3. Putting one thing into another; introduction (into); insertion
  4. Copulation: usually the first moment of initial entry of a penis into a vagina, mouth or anus.
  5. An intermeddling with the affairs of another, either on legal grounds or without authority.

Equivalents

Françaisintromission
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Българскивход

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.
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