sexual
noun
- 1
A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
- 2
A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).
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adjective
- 1
Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.
“Women face sexual discrimination in the workplace.”
- 2
Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate.
- 3
Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact.
“Giving oral sex is my favorite sexual act.”
- 4
Characterised by sexual feelings or behaviour; possessing sexuality.
“She's a very sexual woman”
- 5
Pertaining to sexuality as a cultural phenomenon; relating to sexual behaviour or conduct.
“a sexual innuendo.”
- 6
(of a person) Experiencing sexual attraction; not asexual.
- 7
Pertaining to the female sex.
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