sexuality

[sek-shoo-al-i-tee, seks-yoo-]

noun

1. sexual character; possession of the structural and functional traits of sex.

2. recognition of or emphasis upon sexual matters.

3. involvement in sexual activity.

4. an organism's preparedness for engaging in sexual activity.

Other Word Forms

• antisexuality noun
• supersexuality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexuality¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; sexual + -ity

Example Sentences

He really hangs on to what a few people say to him about his sexuality and about women, but he also doesn’t totally buy into it, and I relate to that.

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"I don't see sexuality as linear. I don't label things. It's being brave enough to say 'yes, this is my relationship and I'm proud of that - I'm not ashamed'," added Earps.

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At least Ambient is a seductive and intelligent personality; his relationship to the narrator is sometimes understood as a reference to James’ closeted or ambiguous sexuality.

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The 32-year-old has chosen to disclose details about her sexuality ahead of the upcoming publication of her memoir, in which she discusses her "really happy relationship."

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That includes two of his four children, from whom he’s distanced over issues of politics and sexuality.

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Related Words

• desire 
• lust 
• passion 
• sensuality