adjective
sexual
sehk-shoo-uhl
adjective
1
Relating to sex, gender, or reproduction.
"The clinic offers advice on sexual health."
"The novel explores themes of sexual identity."
2
Relating to sexual intercourse or intimate physical contact.
"The film contains sexual content not suitable for children."
How to Use Sexual
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to sex — whether biological, romantic/physical, or to sexuality as an identity.
Common pairings
sexual health
sexual orientation
sexual harassment
Word Forms
more sexual comparative, sexuals plural, most sexual superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin sexualis, from sexus, "sex."