condom

UK: ˈkɒndɒm | US: ˈkɑːndəm

Definition

  1. n. a thin rubber sheath worn on the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy or disease transmission.

Structure

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Etymology

The origin of "condom" is uncertain, with no clear morpheme breakdown. Proposed theories include:

  1. Named after Dr. Condom, a physician serving England's King Charles II (17th century), though no historical evidence confirms this.
  2. Derived from the Latin "condus" (receptacle), but this lacks direct linguistic proof.
  3. Possibly from Persian or Italian roots, though these remain speculative.
    The word first appeared in English medical contexts circa 1706, evolving from a euphemism to standard terminology.
Examples

  1. Always use a condom to protect against sexually transmitted infections.

  2. The clinic provides free condoms as part of its health initiative.

  3. Condom effectiveness depends on proper usage.

  4. Historical records suggest condoms were made from animal intestines in ancient times.

  5. Public awareness campaigns emphasize condom use for safe sex.