promiscuous

adjective pro·mis·cu·ous \prə-ˈmis-kyə-wəs\

: having or involving many sexual partners

: including or involving too many people or things : not limited in a careful or proper way

Full Definition of PROMISCUOUS

: composed of all sorts of persons or things

: not restricted to one class, sort, or person : indiscriminate <education … cheapened through the promiscuous distribution of diplomas — Norman Cousins>

: not restricted to one sexual partner

: casual, irregular <promiscuous eating habits>

— pro·mis·cu·ous·ly adverb

— pro·mis·cu·ous·ness noun

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Origin of PROMISCUOUS

Latin promiscuus, from pro- forth + miscēre to mix — more at pro-, mix

First Known Use: 1601

Related to PROMISCUOUS

Synonyms: assorted, eclectic, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, kitchen-sink, magpie, mixed, motley, patchwork, piebald, miscellaneous, raggle-taggle, ragtag, varied

Antonyms: homogeneous

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promiscuous

adjective pro·mis·cu·ous \prə-ˈmis-kyə-wəs\

Medical Definition of PROMISCUOUS

: not restricted to one sexual partner

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