sexual
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.
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Origin of sexual
1Other words from sexual
- 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
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Other definitions for -sexual (2 of 2)
a combining form extracted from heterosexual and homosexual, used to describe a person's sexual orientation or identity: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:vegansexual;lumbersexual.
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How to use sexual in a sentence
Consider the response of photographer Jonathan Leder when The Cut asked him about Ratajkowski’s allegations of sexual misconduct.
Emily Ratajkowski and the question of why society looks down on models | kristenlbellstrom | September 17, 2020 | FortuneOur government should never have represented the issue of sexual harassment in the way that it did.
Frollo’s sexual hypocrisy and raging hatred of Esmeralda, the object of his desires, makes him the perfect allegory for modern-day homophobes.
Apple pointed out that its guidelines prohibit “overtly sexual or pornographic material” and stressed it has a responsibility to provide a safe and trusted place for users to get apps.
Apple’s App Store draws scrutiny in yet another country | Verne Kopytoff | September 3, 2020 | FortuneLouisiana’s hate crimes law includes sexual orientation, but not gender identity.
New Orleans shelter to be ‘forever home’ for homeless trans people | Michael K. Lavers | August 27, 2020 | Washington Blade
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.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTEarly on, the sexual protagonist complains that her Molson-drinking husband is pretty much an incompetent Neanderthal.
‘A Gronking to Remember’ Speed Read: 8 Naughtiest Bits | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt also contains some clunky passages of adultery, temptations of the flesh, and general sexual awkwardness.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’ | Asawin Suebsaeng | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe sexual cycle can take place only within the body of one genus of mosquito, anopheles.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddWith regard to the effects on the sexual powers, I have not sufficient data upon which to found positive rules.
A Statistical Inquiry Into the Nature and Treatment of Epilepsy | Alexander Hughes BennettDarwin's view that it may have been a result of sexual selection seems the most probable explanation.
Man And His Ancestor | Charles MorrisThere have been waves of sexual crime in various countries at various times.
Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents | Oswald Chettle Mazengarb et al.In Monmouthshire last year there was an increase of 88 per cent in sexual offences.
Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents | Oswald Chettle Mazengarb et al.
British Dictionary definitions for sexual
/ (ˈsɛksjʊəl) /
of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality
(of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametes: Compare asexual (def. 2)
Origin of sexual
1Derived forms of sexual
- sexually, adverb
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