sexual

adjective

sex·​u·​al ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl 

ˈsek-shəl

1

: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes

sexual differentiation

sexual conflict

2

: having or involving sex

sexual reproduction

sexually

ˈsek-sh(ə-)wə-lē 

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, 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, 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, 27 June 2017

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin sexualis, from Latin sexus sex

First Known Use

1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing sexual

• anti-sexual
• sexual advances
• sexual assault
• sexual favors
• sexual generation
• sexual harassment
• sexual intercourse
• sexual orientation
• sexual predator
• sexual preference
• sexual relations
• sexual selection

Kids Definition

sexual

adjective

sex·​u·​al ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl 

ˈsek-shəl

1

: of or relating to sex or the sexes

sexual differences

2

: having or involving sex

sexual reproduction

sexually

ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-lē 

ˈseksh-(ə-)lē

adverb

Medical Definition

sexual

adjective

sex·​u·​al ˈseksh-(ə-)wəl, ˈsek-shəl 

1

: of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes

sexual differentiation

sexual conflict

2

: having or involving sex

sexual reproduction

sexually

ˈseksh-(ə-)wə-lē, ˈseksh-(ə-)lē 

adverb