sexual

adjective

sex·​u·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl 

ˈsek-shəl

1

: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes

sexual differentiation

sexual conflict

2

: having or involving sex

sexual reproduction

sexually

ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-lē 

ˈsek-sh(ə-)lē

adverb

Examples of sexual in a Sentence

He denied that he had a sexual relationship with her.

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin sexualis, from Latin sexus sex

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sexual

• anti-sexual
• sexual advances
• sexual assault
• sexual favors
• sexual generation
• sexual harassment
• sexual intercourse
• sexual orientation
• sexual predator
• sexual preference
• sexual relations
• sexual selection

Rhymes for sexual

• bisexual

Kids Definition

sexual

adjective

sex·​u·​al ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl 

ˈsek-shəl

1

: of or relating to sex or the sexes

sexual differences

2

: having or involving sex

sexual reproduction

sexually

ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-lē 

ˈseksh-(ə-)lē

adverb

Medical Definition

sexual

adjective

sex·​u·​al ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, ˈsek-shəl 

1

: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes

sexual differentiation

sexual conflict

2

: having or involving sex

sexual reproduction

sexually

ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-lē, ˈseksh-(ə-)lē 

adverb