English word incestuous comes from English -ous, English incest
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ous | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used in chemical nomenclature to name chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a lower oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ic. For example sulphuric acid (H2SO4) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H2SO3). See Inorganic nomenclature.. Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or [...] |
| incest | English (eng) | To engage in sexual intercourse with a relative. Sexual relations between close relatives, especially immediate family members and first cousins, usually considered taboo; in many jurisdictions, close relatives are not allowed to marry, and incest is a crime. |
| incestuous | English (eng) | Characterized by mutual relationships that are intimate and exclusive to the detriment of outsiders.. Pertaining to or engaging in incest. |