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
Examples of sexual in a Sentence
He denied that he had a sexual relationship with her.
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The authors conclude that the male baboons’ behavior amounts to sexual intimidation.
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Michael Price, Science | AAAS, 6 July 2017
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—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.
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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
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“Sexual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexual. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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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
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
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