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Definition of postcoital

postcoital

/ˌpoʊstˈkoʊ.ɪ.təl/
post · co · i · tal
Adverb:postcoitally
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• adjective

1

Occurring, existing, or performed after sexual intercourse.

Example

"The medical study examined the physiological causes of postcoital headaches in adult patients."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from the Latin prefix post- ('after') and coital, derived from Latin coitus ('a coming together, sexual intercourse'), from coire ('to go together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Postcoital. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/postcoital
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