sexual
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sex·u·al

adjective \ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl, ˈsek-shəl\

Definition of SEXUAL

1
: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes <sexual differentiation> <sexual conflict>
2
: having or involving sex <sexual reproduction>
sex·u·al·ly \ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-lē, ˈsek-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of SEXUAL

  1. He denied that he had a sexual relationship with her.

Origin of SEXUAL

Late Latin sexualis, from Latin sexus sex
First Known Use: 1651

Other Genetics Terms

chimera, hermaphrodite, plasticity

sex·u·al

adjective \ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, ˈsek-shəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SEXUAL

1
: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes <sexual differentiation> <sexual conflict>
2
: having or involving sex <sexual reproduction>
sex·u·al·ly \ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-lē, ˈseksh-(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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