How Do You Spell DEFLOWER?

Pronunciation: [dɪflˈa͡ʊə] (IPA)

The word "deflower" is spelled with the letter "d" followed by "e-f-l-o-w-e-r". In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be /dɪˈflaʊər/. It is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable, and the "f" is pronounced as a voiceless fricative. The word means to take away someone's virginity, typically a woman's. It can also refer to the destruction or removal of flowers from a plant. Despite its controversial meaning, it is important to spell it correctly in any context.

DEFLOWER Meaning and Definition

  1. Deflower is a verb that refers to the act of depriving a person, specifically a woman, of her virginity. It commonly describes the breaking or taking away of someone's innocence or purity, particularly in a sexual context. The term is primarily used to express the first sexual experience or the act of engaging in sexual intercourse for the first time.

    From a symbolic perspective, deflowering carries a deeper meaning, encompassing the idea of loss or initiation into adulthood. It highlights the transition from a state of purity to one of experience within intimate relationships. The term can also imply the act of ruining or corrupting something, suggesting that the person's innocence has been permanently altered or tainted.

    The verb often comes up in discussions surrounding consensual or non-consensual sexual encounters, as well as within the context of literature, poetry, or discussions on cultural norms and sexual expectations. It is worth noting that the use of the term "deflower" can be considered outdated or even offensive in some modern contexts due to the emphasis it places on virginity as a defining aspect of a person's worth or value. Nevertheless, it remains an important concept when examining social attitudes towards sexuality and the cultural significance of virginity.

Common Misspellings for DEFLOWER

Etymology of DEFLOWER

The word "deflower" has its roots in Latin. It is derived from the Latin word "deflorare", which is a combination of "de", meaning "from" or "away", and "florare", meaning "to bloom" or "to flower". In Medieval Latin, "deflorare" took on the specific meaning of removing the flowers from plants. Over time, the term gradually acquired a metaphorical sense, referring to the loss of virginity or the breaking of a person's chastity. This metaphorical usage eventually led to the modern meaning of "deflowering" as taking someone's virginity.

Similar spelling words for DEFLOWER

Conjugate verb Deflower

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have deflowered
you would have deflowered
he/she/it would have deflowered
we would have deflowered
they would have deflowered
I would have deflower
you would have deflower
he/she/it would have deflower
we would have deflower
they would have deflower

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been deflowering
you would have been deflowering
he/she/it would have been deflowering
we would have been deflowering
they would have been deflowering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would deflower
you would deflower
he/she/it would deflower
we would deflower
they would deflower

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be deflowering
you would be deflowering
he/she/it would be deflowering
we would be deflowering
they would be deflowering

FUTURE

I will deflower
you will deflower
he/she/it will deflower
we will deflower
they will deflower

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be deflowering
you will be deflowering
he/she/it will be deflowering
we will be deflowering
they will be deflowering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have deflowered
you will have deflowered
he/she/it will have deflowered
we will have deflowered
they will have deflowered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been deflowering
you will have been deflowering
he/she/it will have been deflowering
we will have been deflowering
they will have been deflowering

IMPERATIVE

you deflower
we let´s deflower

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to deflower

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was deflowering
you were deflowering
he/she/it was deflowering
we were deflowering
they were deflowering

PAST PARTICIPLE

deflowered

PAST PERFECT

I had deflowered
you had deflowered
he/she/it had deflowered
we had deflowered
they had deflowered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been deflowering
you had been deflowering
he/she/it had been deflowering
we had been deflowering
they had been deflowering

PRESENT

I deflower
you deflower
he/she/it deflowers
we deflower
they deflower

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am deflowering
you are deflowering
he/she/it is deflowering
we are deflowering
they are deflowering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

deflowering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have deflowered
you have deflowered
he/she/it has deflowered
we have deflowered
they have deflowered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been deflowering
you have been deflowering
he/she/it has been deflowering
we have been deflowering
they have been deflowering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it deflower

SIMPLE PAST

I deflowered
you deflowered
he/she/it deflowered
we deflowered
they deflowered

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