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

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

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It is based on uplifting women, helping them to be seen as more than just a flat image of passive sexuality or entrepreneurial ineptitude, both of which are categorically untrue.

— belisa silva, Harper's BAZAAR, "I Was Told I Was Too Pretty to Be a CEO," 18 Aug. 2017
There could be more diversity in every area — race, class, and sexuality, in particular — and a wider range of industries depicted.

— eliza thompson, Cosmopolitan, "TV Is Finally Getting Young Working Women Right," 16 Aug. 2017
Trevon Burrow, 17, participated in Camp Metrotown at St. Thomas University, discussing subjects like race, sexuality, and gender with other students from across Miami-Dade.

— by tyrone lomax jr., miamiherald, "At this camp, bonds build over social injustice, not bonfires," 14 July 2017
Another speaks joyfully of how her peers are open to those of all races and sexualities.

— The Economist, "Poles apartWhy central and eastern European children lag behind in British schools," 13 July 2017
In the past, Mr. Nichols has usually addressed sexuality with an elegant mixture of candor and discretion, and his intention in ‘Closer,’ which brings him back to the raw, needy emotions of ‘

— joshua barone, New York Times, "What’s on TV Thursday: Joyce DiDonato and ‘First Wives Club’," 6 July 2017
In each episode, Cole investigates a new issue at the intersection of sexuality and technology, from the etiquette of dick pics to the ethics of sex robots.

— suzannah weiss, Glamour, "How Virtual Reality Sex Tech Just Might Change Women's Lives," 4 July 2017
In 2014, then-President Obama signed an executive order that prevented the federal government from contracting with companies that discriminate against employees because of their sexuality or gender identity.

— luke darby, GQ, "The Trump Administration Has Been a Disaster for LGBT Americans," 30 June 2017
Her masculinity appeals to women and her sexuality to men.

— amy henderson, Smithsonian, "The Pioneering Androgyny of Classic Hollywood Star Marlene Dietrich," 30 June 2017

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First Known Use of sexuality

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SEXUALITY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of sexuality for English Language Learners

: the sexual habits and desires of a person

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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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