sexuality — a person's sexual orientation or preference; the quality of being sexual
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's sexual orientation or preference; the quality of being sexual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsekʃuˈæləti/
Example Sentences
- The professor's lecture on human sexuality made half the students blush and the other half furiously take notes.
- Many teenagers struggle with questions about their sexuality during high school.
- The health class covered topics ranging from nutrition to sexuality, making it the most popular and awkward class simultaneously.
sexuality
NOUN[/ˌsekʃuˈæləti/]
a person's sexual orientation or preference; the quality of being sexual
Celebrating diverse sexual orientations and identity
True sexuality shapes personality, not false reality
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'sexus' (sex, gender) combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-al', then the abstract noun-forming suffix '-ity'. The term began acquiring its modern psychological and social meaning in the 19th century.
Breakdown
sexual (from Latin sexus meaning sex or gender + -al) + -ity (abstract noun suffix indicating a state or quality).
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📝Examples
“The professor's lecture on human sexuality made half the students blush and the other half furiously take notes.”
“Many teenagers struggle with questions about their sexuality during high school.”
“The health class covered topics ranging from nutrition to sexuality, making it the most popular and awkward class simultaneously.”
“Modern society is becoming more accepting of diverse expressions of sexuality.”
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