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sociosexual

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so·​cio·​sex·​u·​al | \ ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl How to pronounce sociosexual (audio) , -ˈsek-shəl, ˌsō-shē- \

Definition of sociosexual

: of or relating to the interpersonal aspects of sexuality

First Known Use of sociosexual

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociosexual was in 1932

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“Sociosexual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociosexual. Accessed 29 May. 2022.

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sociosexual

adjective
so·​cio·​sex·​u·​al | \ -ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl How to pronounce sociosexual (audio) \

Medical Definition of sociosexual

: of or relating to the interpersonal aspects of sexuality sociosexual behavior

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