Meaning of sexual | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
3. Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate
4. A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).
5. Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact
6. Characterised by sexual feelings or behaviour; possessing sexuality
7. Pertaining to sexuality as a cultural phenomenon; relating to sexual behaviour or conduct

Equivalents

Examples

“The findings suggest⟳ that asexuality is best conceptualized as a lack of sexual attraction; however, asexuals varied greatly in their experience⟳ of sexual response and behavior. Asexuals partnered with sexuals acknowledged having to 'negotiate⟳' sexual activity.”

“In this article we use⟳ absence of sexual attraction to others as a definition but recognise⟳ that this definition is contested. […] [A survey] was also advertised online (without explicitly mentioning asexuality in the advert), thus aiming to reach⟳ a mixture of asexuals and sexuals.”

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