sexual
/ˈsɛksjuəl/ · noun
Meaning
- A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
- A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).
- Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.
- Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate.
- Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact.
- Characterised by sexual feelings or behaviour; possessing sexuality.
- Pertaining to sexuality as a cultural phenomenon; relating to sexual behaviour or conduct.
- (of a person) Experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.
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