Where does “promiscuity” come from?
Promiscuity comes from French promiscuité, derived from Latin promiscuus meaning "indiscriminate or mixed," ultimately from pro- and miscēre "to mix."
promiscuity (English): The state or quality of being promiscuous;...
Definitions
- The state or quality of being promiscuous;...
Ancestry of “promiscuity”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | promiscuité | crowding, lack of privacy |
Words derived from “promiscuity”