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sex⋅u⋅al⋅i⋅ty

  [sek-shoo-al-i-tee or, especially Brit., seks-yoo-]
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–noun
1. sexual character; possession of the structural and functional traits of sex.
2. recognition of or emphasis upon sexual matters.
3. involvement in sexual activity.
4. an organism's preparedness for engaging in sexual activity.
Origin:
1790–1800; sexual + -ity
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sex·u·al·i·ty   (sěk'shōō-āl'ĭ-tē)   
n.  
  1. The condition of being characterized and distinguished by sex.
  2. Concern with or interest in sexual activity.
  3. Sexual character or potency.
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Sexuality

Sex`u*al"i*ty\, n. The quality or state of being distinguished by sex. --Lindley.
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Main Entry: sex·u·al·i·ty
Pronunciation: "sek-sh&-'wal-&t-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
: the quality or state of being sexual: a : the condition of having sex b : sexual activity c : expression of sexual receptivity or interestespecially when excessive
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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sexuality sex·u·al·i·ty (sěk'sh&oomacr;-āl'ĭ-tē)
n.

  1. The condition of being characterized and distinguished by sex.
  2. Concern with or interest in sexual activity.
  3. Sexual character or potency.

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