sexual

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1) ADJ: usu ADJ n Sexual feelings or activities are connected with the act of sex or with people's desire for sex.

This was the first sexual relationship I had had...

Men's sexual fantasies often have little to do with their sexual desire.

Derived words:

sexually ADV ADV with v, ADV adj

...sexually transmitted diseases...

How many kids in this school are sexually active?

2) ADJ: usu ADJ n Sexual means relating to the differences between male and female people.

Women's groups denounced sexual discrimination.

...sexual and racial equal opportunities.

Derived words:

sexually ADV ADV with v

If you're sexually harassed, you ought to do something about it.

3) ADJ: usu ADJ n Sexual means relating to the differences between heterosexuals and homosexuals.

...couples of all sexual persuasions.

4) ADJ: usu ADJ n Sexual means relating to the biological process by which people and animals produce young.

Girls generally reach sexual maturity two years earlier than boys.

...sexual reproduction.

Derived words:

sexually ADV ADV with v, ADV adj

The first organisms that reproduced sexually were free-floating plankton.