chaste

The definition of chaste is something that does not involve sexual intercourse or someone who does not engage in sexual intercourse.

(adjective)

An example of a chaste relationship is one in which the parties do not have sexual activity with each other.

See chaste in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: OFr < L castus, pure, chaste: see caste

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See chaste in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective chast·er, chast·est

Morally pure in thought or conduct; decent and modest.
a. Not having experienced sexual intercourse; virginal.
b. Abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse.
c. Abstaining from all sexual intercourse; celibate.
Pure or simple in design or style; austere.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin castus; see kes- in Indo-European roots

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