sexology

[ sek-sol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the study of sexual behavior.

sexology

/ ˌsɛksəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; sɛkˈsɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of sexual behaviour in human beings

Derived Forms

• sexˈologist, noun
• sexological, adjective

Other Words From

• sex·o·log·i·cal [sek-s, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• sex·olo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexology¹

First recorded in 1900–05; sex + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Dr. Grenci obtained her doctorate in clinical sexology in 2007.

From The Daily Beast

She had enrolled at Maimonides University in North Miami Beach in order to work towards a degree in clinical sexology.

From The Daily Beast

Throughout her life, she faced public ridicule, legal persecution and, eventually, redemption through a PhD in clinical sexology.

From The Daily Beast

Many Normal schools and colleges and private institutions of learning are adopting special instruction in sexology.

From Project Gutenberg

We are tolerably familiar with Anglo-American writings on sexology, but we know nothing that equals Mrs. Dennett's brochure.

From Project Gutenberg