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sexual

/ˈsɛksjuəl/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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