sexual
/ˈsɛksjuəl/
noun/ˈsɛksjuəl/
/ˈsɛkʃuəl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
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Meaning 2 · noun
A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.
“Women face sexual discrimination in the workplace.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate.
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact.
“Giving oral sex is my favorite sexual act.”
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Meaning 6 · adjective
Characterised by sexual feelings or behaviour; possessing sexuality.
“She's a very sexual woman”
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Meaning 7 · adjective
Pertaining to sexuality as a cultural phenomenon; relating to sexual behaviour or conduct.
“a sexual innuendo.”
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Meaning 8 · adjective
(of a person) Experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.
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Meaning 9 · adjective
Pertaining to the female sex.
How this word is used
- Everyday “Women face sexual discrimination in the workplace.”
- General “Giving oral sex is my favorite sexual act.”
- General “She's a very sexual woman”
- General “a sexual innuendo.”
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