sexual — relating to physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsekʃuəl/
Example Sentences
- The movie was rated R for sexual content and violence.
- My grandmother thinks holding hands is too sexual for teenagers.
- Sexual reproduction requires two different organisms.
sexual
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsekʃuəl/]
relating to physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'sexus', meaning 'sex' or 'gender', with the addition of the suffix '-al', which denotes relation or pertinence. This combination produces the meaning 'relating to sex or gender'.
Breakdown
sex (Latin sexus, 'gender/sex') + -ual (adjective suffix, '-al', meaning 'relating to' or 'of the nature of').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The movie was rated R for sexual content and violence.”
“My grandmother thinks holding hands is too sexual for teenagers.”
“Sexual reproduction requires two different organisms.”
“He mistook her friendly smile for sexual interest and got rejected.”
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