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Clitoral: meaning, definitions and examples

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clitoral

 

[ หˆklษชtษ™rษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, sexual health

The term 'clitoral' refers to anything related to the clitoris, a small, sensitive organ located at the top of the vulva in female anatomy. It plays a significant role in sexual arousal and pleasure due to its high concentration of nerve endings. Understanding clitoral anatomy is important for sexual education and health, as it differs across individuals. Additionally, clitoral stimulation is often associated with sexual enjoyment and orgasm for many individuals.

Synonyms

clitoris-related, female genital

Examples of usage

  • Clitoral stimulation can enhance sexual pleasure.
  • The clitoral network is more extensive than previously thought.
  • Many products cater specifically to clitoral arousal.
  • Clitoral orgasms can be different from vaginal orgasms.

Translations

Translations of the word "clitoral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น clitoriano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฒเคฟเคŸเฅ‹เคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klitoral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klitoral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปั–ั‚ะพั€ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚echtaczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒˆใƒชใ‚นใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท clitoridien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ clitoriano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท klitoral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œํ•ต์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑู‘ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klitorรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ klitorรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ด่’‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ klitoralen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klitorรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะปะธั‚ะพั€ะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klitoral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ clitoriano

Word origin

The word 'clitoral' is derived from the term 'clitoris', which originates from the Greek word 'kleitor', meaning 'little hill' or 'enclosure'โ€”a reference to the clitoral structure. Historically, the clitoris was often overlooked in anatomical studies and sexual discourse, leading to a lack of understanding about its significance in female sexuality. This oversight continued for centuries, as many cultures focused more on reproductive functions rather than pleasure. The acknowledgment and study of the clitoris gained momentum in the late 19th and 20th centuries, aligning with broader movements in women's rights and sexual liberation. Today, the term 'clitoral' is widely used in medical, educational, and sexual health contexts, emphasizing the importance of understanding female anatomy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,266 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.