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sexual
1[ sek-shoo-uhlor, especially British, seks-yoo- ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or for sex:
Publicly discussing sexual matters was frowned upon in those days.
The store is known for selling sexual aids.
- occurring between or involving the sexes:
In humans, melatonin concentrations are related to sexual maturation, with significant decreases occurring at the onset of puberty.
- having sexual organs or reproducing by processes involving both sexes:
The patterns of genetic variation in sexual species tend to be very different from those in asexual species.
-sexual
2- a combining form extracted from heterosexual and homosexual, used to describe a person's sexual orientation or identity: polysexual.
pansexual;
polysexual.
- a combining form extracted from metrosexual, used to describe a person's lifestyle, appearance, or way of dressing with regard to attracting or choosing a romantic partner: lumbersexual.
vegansexual;
lumbersexual.
sexual
/ ˈɛʊə /
adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality
- (of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametes Compare asexual
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··· adverb
- ·پ··· adjective
- an·ti···· adverb
- ԴDz··· adjective noun
- non···· adverb
- ܲ··· adjective
- un···· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of sexual1
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Example Sentences
In contrast to the Conservatives, Labour were "implementing existing recommendations" of the 2022 national inquiry into child sexual abuse and "providing for local inquiries", he said.
The court heard the defendant and another man, known under a pseudonym as James Smith, were paid by Mr Alfonso to perform degrading sexual acts which were often filmed and posted online.
“They were from my background, like I mentioned — sexual orientation, trans individuals — and I felt very comfortable working with that community.”
Epstein conspiracies, fueled by QAnon prophecies, helped feed this illusion, while also casting Trump as a champion for victims, instead of a man who has been found liable for sexual assault by a civil jury.
The vote is the culmination of years of fighting by victims, who argued that no one had paid the price for the rampant sexual abuse they said they suffered in county custody.
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