in copula

adjective

During copulation; in the copulative state.

Opposite

Meanings

adjectivein copula (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyDuring copulation; in the copulative state.
adverbin copula (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyDuring copulation; in the copulative state.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite

Origin

  1. Latinin cōpulā
  2. Englishin copula

From Latin in cōpulā.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in copula,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20copula.

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