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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
From the M-W Editors
Examples of sexual in a Sentence
He denied that he had a sexual relationship with her.
Recent Examples of sexual from the Web
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The authors conclude that the male baboons’ behavior amounts to sexual intimidation.
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Mr. Cohen said that Carroll had tried hard to sublimate the sexual impulses that at times tormented him.
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The emails do not appear to be related to any sexual assault investigations.
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While the existence of the Comey tapes were merely hinted at, the tapes recording his lewd bragging about using his fame for sexual advancement are all too real.
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Charging documents indicate that Jasiczek had sexual intercourse and engaged in lewd fondling or touching with a student over the age of 16 between Jan. 1 and May 3.
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Real freedom for women, Salt-N-Pepa are saying, lies in sexual autonomy, in taking control of their bodies.
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Former president Steve Penny resigned in March under intensifying pressure for the way the organization handled charges of sexual abuse.
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And like North Carolina, Maryland had a law until 2008 that said a woman couldn't revoke sexual consent after it was initially given.
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Origin and Etymology of sexual
Late Latin sexualis, from Latin sexus sex
Other Genetics Terms
SEXUAL Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of sexual for English Language Learners
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: of, relating to, or involving sex
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: of or relating to males and females
SEXUAL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of sexual for Students
1 : of or relating to sex or the sexes
2 : of, relating to, or being the form of reproduction in which germ cells from two parents combine in fertilization to form a new individual
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