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Word: Sexual
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 17th century: from late Latin sexualis, from Latin sexus ‘sex’
ˈsɛkʃʊəl
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Short Definition:relating to instincts, processes, and activities connected with physical attraction
Examples:- she had felt the thrill of a sexual attraction
relating to the sexes or to gender
Short Definition:relating to sexes or to gender
Examples:- sensitivity about sexual stereotypes
(of reproduction) involving the fusion of gametes.
Short Definition:(of reproduction) involving fusion of gametes
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