genital

adjective

gen·​i·​tal ˈje-nə-tᵊl 

1

: generative

2

: of, relating to, or being a sexual organ

3

: of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency (see latency sense 3) period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms

genitally

ˈje-nə-tə-lē 

adverb

Examples of genital in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While its direct competitor Baldur’s Gate 3 allowed full nudity and let players choose from a lineup of genital options, Veilguard players won’t be able to take off their lower underwear at all, as Uni Fadewalker noted in his video. —Samantha Riedel, Them, 19 Sep. 2024

Ensure that intersex rights are legally respected and oppose non-consenting intersex genital surgery. —Trans Formations Project, Them, 20 Sep. 2024

To get rid of crabs, wash and dry your genital area or any other affected parts of your body. —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024

The Haaretz report threw doubt on the assertions of genital mutilation. —Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 20 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin genitalis, from genitus, past participle of gignere to beget — more at kin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing genital

• female genital mutilation
• genital herpes
• genital wart
• non-genital
• pre-genital

Kids Definition

genital

adjective

gen·​i·​tal ˈjen-ə-tᵊl 

: of or relating to reproduction or the sexual organs

Medical Definition

genital

adjective

gen·​i·​tal ˈjen-ə-tᵊl 

1

: generative

2

: of, relating to, or being a sexual organ

3

a

: of, relating to, or characterized by the stage of psychosexual development in psychoanalytic theory following the latency period and during which oral and anal impulses are subordinated to adaptive interpersonal mechanisms

b

: of, relating to, or characterized by a personality in the genital stage of psychosexual development especially as typified by normal sexual desires and by concern for the happiness and pleasures of others compare anal sense 2, oral sense 3

genitally

-ē 

adverb