Orgasm
/ˈɔːrɡæzəm/noun
A physical and emotional sensation of intense pleasure, typically associated with sexual climax.
Did you know?The roots of 'orgasm' are linked to the Greek word for 'to swell', suggesting a deep connection between physical and emotional release.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ὀργασμός
“A swelling or excitement, often related to physical intensity.”
Late Latin
Latin
orgasmus
“The climax or culmination of a sexual experience.”
17th Century
English
orgasm
“Adoption into English, retaining the sense of intense physical and emotional release.”
Modern English
English
orgasm
“Used in the contemporary context to denote the peak of sexual pleasure.”