Sexual: meaning, definitions and examples

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sexual

 

[ หˆsษ›kสƒสŠษ™l ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

inappropriate behavior

Relating to or connected with sex or the physical activity of sex.

Synonyms

erotic, intimate.

Examples of usage

  • Sexual harassment is a serious issue in the workplace.
  • She filed a complaint about the sexual content in the movie.
Context #2 | Adjective

biological aspect

Relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and behaviors that are involved in reproduction and the propagation of the species.

Synonyms

procreative, reproductive.

Examples of usage

  • The study focused on the sexual behavior of animals in the wild.
  • Understanding the sexual reproduction process is crucial for biology students.
Context #3 | Adjective

relating to gender

Relating to the characteristics that distinguish between male and female organisms, especially in terms of reproductive functions.

Synonyms

biological, gender-specific.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor explained the sexual dimorphism in certain species.
  • The book explores the social implications of sexual identity.

Translations

Translations of the word "sexual" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sexual

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅŒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sexuell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seksual

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะบััƒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ seksualny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ง็š„ (ใ›ใ„ใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sexuel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sexual

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cinsel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sexuรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sexuรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ง (xรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spolni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynferรฐislegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะฝั‹ัั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cinsi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sexual

Etymology

The word 'sexual' originated from the Latin word 'sexualis', which is derived from 'sexus' meaning 'gender' or 'state of being male or female'. The concept of sexuality has evolved over time, influenced by cultural, social, and scientific developments. In modern usage, 'sexual' encompasses a wide range of meanings related to sex, reproduction, gender, and relationships.

See also: sex, sexiness, sexist, sextet, sexy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,928, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.