sexuality

sex·u·al·i·ty

[sek-shoo-al-i-tee or, esp. British, seks-yoo-]
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

an·ti·sex·u·al·i·ty, noun, adjective
su·per·sex·u·al·i·ty, noun
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sexuality (ˌsɛksjʊˈælɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the state or quality of being sexual
2.  preoccupation with or involvement in sexual matters
3.  the possession of sexual potency

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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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