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sexual

[ sek-shoo-uhl or, especially British, seks-yoo- ]
/ ˈsɛk ʃu əl or, especially British, ˈsɛks yu- /
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adjective

of, relating to, or for sex: sexual matters; sexual aids.
occurring between or involving the sexes: sexual relations.
having sexual organs or reproducing by processes involving both sexes.

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Origin of sexual

1645–55; <Late Latin sexuālis, equivalent to sexu(s) sex + -ālis-al1

Definition 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)
sexually, adverb
C17: from Late Latin sexuālis; see sex
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Medical definitions for sexual

sexual
[ sĕkshōō-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.
sexu•al•ly adv.
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