sexual
adjective
sex·u·al
| \ ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl
, ˈsek-shəl\
, ˈsek-shəl\
Definition of sexual
1
: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes
sexual differentiation sexual conflict
2
: having or involving sex
sexual reproduction
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Other Words from sexual
sexually
\ ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-lē
, ˈsek-sh(ə-)lē \
adverb
, ˈsek-sh(ə-)lē \
adverb
Examples of sexual in a Sentence
He denied that he had a sexual relationship with her.
Recent Examples on the Web
The authors conclude that the male baboons’ behavior amounts to sexual intimidation. — Michael Price, Science | AAAS, "Are some primates wired for sexual harassment?," 6 July 2017 Real freedom for women, Salt-N-Pepa are saying, lies in sexual autonomy, in taking control of their bodies. — Dinitia Smith, Daily Intelligencer, "Straight Outta Queens," 30 June 2017 Former president Steve Penny resigned in March under intensifying pressure for the way the organization handled charges of sexual abuse. — Will Graves, chicagotribune.com, "USA Gymnastics needs ‘culture change’ to stop abuse: review," 27 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sexual.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sexual
sexual
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of sexual
: of, relating to, or involving sex
: of or relating to males and females
See the full definition for sexual in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sexual
adjective
sex·u·al
| \ ˈsek-shə-wəl
\
\
Kids Definition of sexual
1
: of or relating to sex or the sexes
2
: of, relating to, or being the form of reproduction in which germ cells from two parents combine in fertilization to form a new individual
sexual
adjective
sex·u·al
| \ ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, ˈsek-shəl
\
\
Medical Definition of sexual
1
: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes
sexual differentiation sexual conflict
2
: having or involving sex
sexual reproduction
Other Words from sexual
sexually
\ ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-lē, ˈseksh-(ə-)lē
\
adverb
\
adverb
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