genital

adjective

gen·​i·​tal ˈje-nə-tᵊl 

1

: generative

2

: of, relating to, or being a sexual organ

3

: of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency (see latency sense 3) period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms

genitally

ˈje-nə-tə-lē 

adverb

Examples of genital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In rare cases, an overgrowth of this bacterium may lead to symptoms, like genital itching. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

When bacterial levels overgrow, symptoms can include genital itching, abnormal discharge, pelvic pain and burning during urination. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Anyone dealing with genital itching, abnormal discharge or pain while urinating should see a provider, even if ureaplasma turns out not to be the cause. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Let’s Go Washington says the measure does not mandate genital examinations and that verification could occur through the existing sports-physical process. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin genitalis, from genitus, past participle of gignere to beget — more at kin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing genital

• female genital mutilation
• genital herpes
• genital wart
• non-genital
• pre-genital

Rhymes for genital

• congenital
• subgenital
• urogenital

Kids Definition

genital

adjective

gen·​i·​tal ˈjen-ə-tᵊl 

: of or relating to reproduction or the sexual organs

Medical Definition

genital

adjective

gen·​i·​tal ˈjen-ə-tᵊl 

1

: generative

2

: of, relating to, or being a sexual organ

3

a

: of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms

b

: of, relating to, or characterized by a personality in the genital stage of psychosexual development especially as typified by normal sexual desires and by concern for the happiness and pleasures of others compare anal sense 2, oral sense 3

genitally

-ē 

adverb