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sex⋅u⋅al

  [sek-shoo-uhl or, especially Brit., seks-yoo-]
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–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or for sex: sexual matters; sexual aids.
2. occurring between or involving the sexes: sexual relations.
3. having sexual organs or reproducing by processes involving both sexes.
Origin:
1645–55; < LL sexuālis, equiv. to sexu(s) sex + -ālis -al 1

Related forms:
sex⋅u⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: sex·u·al
Pronunciation: 'seksh-(&-)w&l, 'sek-sh&l
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or associated withsex or the sexes <sexual differentiation> <sexual conflict>
2 : having or involving sex <sexual reproduction> —sex·u·al·ly /'seksh-(&-)w&-lE, 'seksh-(&-)lE/ adverb
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sexual sex·u·al (sěk'sh&oomacr;-əl)
adj.

  1. Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions.

  2. Implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity.

  3. Of, relating to, or involving the union of male and female gametes.

sex'u·al·ly adv.

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