noun
sexology
sek-SOL-uh-jee
Sexology (noun) means the study of sex and sexuality, generally approached from a psychological or clinical angle. Example: “She trained in sexology before working as a relationship therapist.”
noun
1
The study of sex and sexuality, generally approached from a psychological or clinical angle.
"She trained in sexology before working as a relationship therapist."
"Sexology as a field draws on medicine, psychology and sociology."
"His research in sexology focused on how attitudes to sex have changed over time."
How to use sexology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe scientific study of sex and sexuality.
When to use it
It is a formal, academic term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Memory tip
Note the related words sexologist, for a specialist in the field, and sexological, the adjective form.
Trace the full origin ↓
Common pairings
study sexology
a sexology researcher
the field of sexology
train in sexology
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like sexology.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She trained in _____ before working as a relationship therapist.
Etymology
The term was coined by Elizabeth Osgood Goodrich Willard in 1867, formed from sex together with the suffix -ology, meaning the study of.
Synonyms
View more →
sexual psychology
Rhymes for sexology
See all rhymes for sexology →Frequently asked questions
What is sexology?
It is the academic and clinical study of sex and sexuality, usually approached from a psychological or medical perspective.
Who coined the term sexology?
It was coined by Elizabeth Osgood Goodrich Willard in 1867.
Is sexology a recognised field of study?
Yes, it is an established field, and specialists in it are known as sexologists.
What is the meaning of sexology?
"sexology" (noun) means the study of sex and sexuality, generally approached from a psychological or clinical angle.
