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sexual

1

[ sek-shoo-uhlor, especially British, seks-yoo- ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or for sex:

    Publicly discussing sexual matters was frowned upon in those days.

    The store is known for selling sexual aids.

  2. occurring between or involving the sexes:

    In humans, melatonin concentrations are related to sexual maturation, with significant decreases occurring at the onset of puberty.

  3. having sexual organs or reproducing by processes involving both sexes:

    The patterns of genetic variation in sexual species tend to be very different from those in asexual species.



-sexual

2
  1. a combining form extracted from heterosexual and homosexual, used to describe a person's sexual orientation or identity: polysexual.

    pansexual;

    polysexual.

  2. 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: lumbersexual.

    vegansexual;

    lumbersexual.

sexual

/ ˈɛʊə /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality
  2. (of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametes Compare asexual
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sexual1

First recorded in 1645–55; from Late Latin , from sexu(s) sex + - -al 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of sexual1

C17: from Late Latin ; see sex
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Example Sentences

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Previous biographies have gone further, suggesting Philip's interest in Richard was sexual.

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The “Dawson’s Creek” alumna portrays a woman diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer who uses the time she has left to explore her sexual desires.

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Combs is also facing several lawsuits from alleged victims who accuse him of sexual abuse when they were minors.

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She said the county has worked in recent years to crack down on sexual abuse of minors.

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After his death in 2011, he was revealed to be one of the UK's most prolific sexual predators.

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