Sexual: Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide

Meaning 1：sexual (sexual)

sexual 🔊

/ˈsɛkʃuəl/

adj.

Connected to sex or the physical aspects of relationships between people.

sexual 🔊

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/ˈsɛkʃuəl/

adj.

Describing anything that is connected to the physical or emotional aspects of romantic or intimate relationships.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'sexus' (sex) + suffix '-al' (relating to).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'sex' + 'ual' like 'usual' - relating to sex.

📖 Example

In health class, students learn about sexual health to make informed decisions. 🔊 In health class, students learn about sexual health to make informed decisions.

🔗 Collocations

sexual health – Health related to the physical, mental, and social well-being regarding sexuality

sexual orientation – A person's pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction

sexual harassment – Unwanted verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature that creates a hostile environment

🔄 Synonyms

carnal (adj.) – Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires or appetites

erotic (adj.) – Relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

intimate (adj.) – Closely personal and involving sexual relations

🚫 Antonyms

asexual (adj.) – Lacking sexual interest, attraction, or orientation

platonic (adj.) – Characterized by non-sexual love or affection

chaste (adj.) – Refraining from sexual intercourse or expressions of sexuality

🌱 Derivatives

sexuality (n.) – The quality or state of being sexual

sexualize (v.) – To make sexual in character or appearance

sexually (adv.) – In a sexual manner or context

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'sexualis', first recorded in the 17th century. In modern usage, it pertains to biological and social aspects of sex, distinct from 'gender'.