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sexual
1[ sek-shoo-uhlor, especially British, seks-yoo- ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or for sex:
Publicly discussing sexual matters was frowned upon in those days.
The store is known for selling sexual aids.
- occurring between or involving the sexes:
In humans, melatonin concentrations are related to sexual maturation, with significant decreases occurring at the onset of puberty.
- having sexual organs or reproducing by processes involving both sexes:
The patterns of genetic variation in sexual species tend to be very different from those in asexual species.
-sexual
2- a combining form extracted from heterosexual and homosexual, used to describe a person's sexual orientation or identity: polysexual.
pansexual;
polysexual.
- a combining form extracted from metrosexual, used to describe a person's lifestyle, appearance, or way of dressing with regard to attracting or choosing a romantic partner: lumbersexual.
vegansexual;
lumbersexual.
sexual
/ ˈsɛksjʊəl /
adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality
- (of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametes Compare asexual
Derived Forms
- ˈsexually, adverb
Other Words From
- sex·u·al·ly adverb
- an·ti·sex·u·al adjective
- an·ti·sex·u·al·ly adverb
- non·sex·u·al adjective noun
- non·sex·u·al·ly adverb
- un·sex·u·al adjective
- un·sex·u·al·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sexual1
Example Sentences
The CDA was passed not in the name of censorship but in the name of protecting children from stumbling across sexual material.
But he, like many people using dating apps whatever their sexual identity, remains stoutly positive.
Yeah, the “Giant man-puppy” that is Gronkowski won't hold a sexual candle to the blue-eyed dreamboat.
Early on, the sexual protagonist complains that her Molson-drinking husband is pretty much an incompetent Neanderthal.
It also contains some clunky passages of adultery, temptations of the flesh, and general sexual awkwardness.
The sexual cycle can take place only within the body of one genus of mosquito, anopheles.
With regard to the effects on the sexual powers, I have not sufficient data upon which to found positive rules.
Darwin's view that it may have been a result of sexual selection seems the most probable explanation.
There have been waves of sexual crime in various countries at various times.
In Monmouthshire last year there was an increase of 88 per cent in sexual offences.
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