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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
/ ˈɛʊə /
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
- ˈܲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··· adverb
- ·پ··· adjective
- an·ti···· adverb
- ԴDz··· adjective noun
- non···· adverb
- ܲ··· adjective
- un···· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sexual1
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Example Sentences
Kaur has chosen to waive her right to anonymity, which victims of sexual offences are automatically entitled to as soon as they make an allegation.
A head teacher attacked his deputy with a wrench after being hit by "overwhelming sexual jealousy" due to a love triangle at the school.
He got stopped nearly naked and, for the first time in our eyes, he was becoming a sexual predator.
Goodwin was further convicted of five counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent, one count of assault by penetration and one of intentional strangulation.
The ONS reported that, over the last 10 years, there has been an increase in sexual assault.
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