sexual

English

/ˈsɛkʃuəl/, /ˈsɛkʃuəl/

adj
Definitions
  • Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.
  • (biology) Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate.
  • Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact.
  • Characterised by sexual feelings or behaviour; possessing sexuality.
  • Pertaining to sexuality as a cultural phenomenon; relating to sexual behaviour or conduct.
  • (LGBT) Experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.
  • (obsolete) Pertaining to the female sex.

Etymology

Derived from Latin sexuālis.

Origin

Latin

sexuālis

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