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sex·ual (sek′s̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

  1. of, characteristic of, or involving sex, the sexes, the organs of sex and their functions, or the instincts, drives, behavior, etc. associated with sex
  2. Biol.
    1. having sex
    2. designating or of reproduction involving the fertilization of a female gamete by a male gamete

Etymology: LL sexualis

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sexual Synonyms

sexual

modif.

  1. Reproductive

    genitive, genital, generative, reproductive, procreative, venereal, coital; see also original 1.

  2. Carnal

    wanton, passionate, physical, loving, sharing, between the sexes; see also intimate 1, sensual 2.


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sexual Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • orientation: However, to extend this argument to sexual orientation raised two issues.

Modifying Another Word

  • purely: Insisting that it is purely sexual infatuation, specifically designed for our physical universe to perpetuate the species.

Used with adjective complement

  • include: Therapy in România is deeply committed to protecting children in România from all forms of abuse, including sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
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sexual quotes

It had always seemed to Louis that a fundamental desire to take postal courses was being sublimated by other people into sexual activity.

-Bradbury, Malcolm Stanley

I did not have sexual relations with that woman.

-Clinton, Bill (William)

She felt sexual urgings towardsYvonne in the manner that politicians feel an enormous sexual pull towards mirrors.

-Condon, Richard

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