sexual
[ sek-shoo-uhl or, especially British, seks-yoo- ]
/ ˈsɛk ʃu əl or, especially British, ˈsɛks yu- /
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Other definitions for sexual (2 of 2)
-sexual
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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British Dictionary definitions for sexual
sexual
/ (ˈsɛksjʊəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality
(of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametesCompare asexual (def. 2)
Derived forms of sexual
sexually, adverbWord Origin for sexual
C17: from Late Latin sexuālis; see sex
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Medical definitions for sexual
sexual
[ sĕk′shōō-əl ]
adj.
Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions.
Implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity.
Of, relating to, or involving the union of male and female gametes.
Other words from sexual
sex′u•al•ly adv.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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