1. of, relating to, or involving sexual intercourse or mating
Usage: formal or technical; used in biological, medical, and scientific contexts

Examples

• The study examined copulatory behavior in various animal species.
• Copulatory organs vary significantly across different insect groups.
• Researchers documented the copulatory patterns of the birds during breeding season.
• The copulatory process in mammals involves complex hormonal and neurological mechanisms.
• Copulatory displays are often accompanied by specific vocalizations in primates.