ejaculate
UK: ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt | US: ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt
vt. to eject (semen) suddenly
vt. to utter abruptly or emphatically
vi. to discharge semen
ejaculate = e<out> + jac<throw> + ulate<verb suffix>
- e (Latin ex-, meaning "out")
- jac (Latin jacere, meaning "to throw")
- ulate (Latin -ulatus, a verb-forming suffix indicating action)
Etymology Origin:
The word ejaculate originates from Latin ejaculatus, the past participle of ejaculari ("to throw out"), combining ex- ("out") and jacere ("to throw"). It initially described the literal act of throwing or ejecting something forcefully. By the 16th century, it acquired its physiological sense of semen ejection, and later (17th century), its figurative meaning of abrupt speech. The dual meanings reflect the core idea of sudden expulsion—whether physical or verbal.
The doctor explained the biological process of ejaculation.
He ejaculated a cry of surprise when he saw the results.
The speaker ejaculated his opinion without considering the audience.
Ejaculating prematurely can be a sign of certain health issues.
She ejaculated, "That's impossible!" upon hearing the news.