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Definition of semen

semen

/ˈsiː.mən/
se · men
Adverb:seminally
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Plural:semina
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Adjective:seminal
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semen Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The male reproductive fluid of vertebrates and certain other animals, consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions from the accessory glands.

Example

"The fertility clinic analyzed the sample of semen to determine the patient's sperm count and motility."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In scientific and medical contexts, 'semen' refers to the complete reproductive fluid, whereas 'sperm' refers specifically to the microscopic reproductive cells contained within that fluid, though 'sperm' is frequently used informally as a synonym for the fluid itself.

• Rhymes for semen

• Nearby Words

semaphore
semarang
semblance
semen
semeru
semester
semi

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century directly from Latin 'semen', meaning 'seed', derived from the verb 'serere' ('to sow').

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