sexual

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/sɛk.ʃuː.əl/]

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1. sexual (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.

Example: Women face sexual discrimination in the workplace.

2. sexual (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate.

3. sexual (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact.

Example: Giving oral sex is my favorite sexual act.

4. sexual (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.

5. sexual (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).

Example: The findings suggest that asexuality is best conceptualized as a lack of sexual attraction; however, asexuals varied greatly in their experience of sexual response and behavior. Asexuals partnered with sexuals acknowledged having to 'negotiate' sexual activity.

No relations.

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