Meaning of intromission | Babel Free
/ˌɪn.tɹəˈmɪʃ.ən/Definitions
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The state of being allowed to enter; admittance countable, uncountable
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The act of allowing to enter; admission countable, uncountable
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Putting one thing into another; introduction (into); insertion countable, uncountable
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Copulation: usually the first moment of initial entry of a penis into a vagina, mouth or anus. countable, uncountable
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An intermeddling with the affairs of another, either on legal grounds or without authority. Scotland, countable, uncountable
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.