adj
venereal
vuh-NEER-rih-uhl
Venereal (adj) means relating to sexual intercourse, especially diseases transmitted through it. Example: “The clinic offers free testing for venereal disease.”
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Relating to sexual intercourse, especially diseases transmitted through it.
"The clinic offers free testing for venereal disease."
How to use venereal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to sex, almost always used today in the phrase "venereal disease" for sexually transmitted infections.
When to use it
Now largely replaced in modern medical and everyday usage by "sexually transmitted infection" (STI), though "venereal disease" is still understood.
Common pairings
venereal disease
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Etymology
From Latin venereus ("of sexual love"), from Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
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What is the meaning of venereal?
"venereal" (adj) means relating to sexual intercourse, especially diseases transmitted through it.
What is another word for venereal?
Other words for "venereal" include genital.
How do you use venereal in a sentence?
Example: "The clinic offers free testing for venereal disease."
