bestiality

== English == === Alternative forms === beastiality (misspelling) === Etymology === From bestial +‎ -ity. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbistiˌælɪti/, /ˌbist͡ʃiˈælɪti/, /ˌbɛst͡ʃiˈælɪti/ Rhymes: -ælɪti === Noun === bestiality (countable and uncountable, plural bestialities) Sexual activity between a human and another animal species. Bestial nature, savagery, inhumanity, like (or akin to) an animal's. (dated) Any abstract entity similar to a beast. (archaic) A status of lower animal. (archaic) An animal-like instinct or behaviour. (archaic) A mark, trait, or emblem of a beast. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== beastliness ==== Translations ====