sexuality

noun sex·u·al·i·ty \ ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē \

Updated on: 8 Apr 2018

Definition of sexuality

: the quality or state of being sexual:

a : the condition of having sex

b : sexual activity

c : expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive

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Examples of sexuality in a Sentence

She is comfortable with her sexuality.
a study of male sexuality

Recent Examples of sexuality from the Web

The imbroglio has ignited a roiling debate at MassArt over sexuality in the classroom.

— malcolm gay, BostonGlobe.com, "Sex, power, and photography. At MassArt, how far is too far?," 4 Apr. 2018
Nature, by contrast, is full of fluid expressions of gender and sexuality—from the ways plant and animal species behave to the fact that the trail is often literally not straight.

— xian chiang-waren, Outside Online, "Elyse Rylander Is a Trailblazer for LGBTQ Youth," 3 Apr. 2018
Actress and singer Alyson Stoner is opening up about her sexuality.

— sara m moniuszko, USA TODAY, "Disney star Alyson Stoner opens up about her sexuality: 'I fell in love with a woman'," 31 Mar. 2018
But for some people, that relationship is one that shifts just as gender and sexuality does.

— rachel charlene lewis, SELF, "Wearing a Bra Feels at Odds With My Queerness," 31 Mar. 2018
John is able to navigate his sexuality in ways that were not available to and nearly unthinkable for David.

— manuel betancourt, Longreads, "Bending the Straight Line of Queer History," 29 Mar. 2018
New offerings that will be rolled out in the coming months include classes on gender and sexuality and the politics of race in the United States as well as a degree in Armenian language.

— lila seidman, latimes.com, "Enrollment at Glendale Community College drops by more than 2%," 27 Mar. 2018
Tattilo and Playmen were credited for bringing conversations about sexuality to the table in a country known, back then, for its conservatism.

— refinery29.com, "The Risqué Italian Magazine That J. Paul Getty III Appeared In Has A Controversial History," 26 Mar. 2018
Local librarian and graphic novel aficionado Diane Rice interviews GirlBoner host August McLaughlin on the depiction of gender and sexuality in graphic novels.

— idahostatesman, "Authors abound around town at this year’s Storyfort | Idaho Statesman," 17 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of sexuality

1797

SEXUALITY Defined for English Language Learners

sexuality

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Definition of sexuality for English Language Learners

: the sexual habits and desires of a person

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sexuality

noun sex·u·al·i·ty \ ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē \

medical Definition of sexuality

plural sexualities

: the quality or state of being sexual:

a : the condition of having sex

b : sexual activity

c : expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive

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