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sexual

UK
/ˈsɛkʃuəl/
US
/ˈsɛkʃuəl/

Translations

sexualadjective
more sexual
Comp.
most sexual
Super.
The novel explores the sexual tension between the two main characters.
Le roman explore la tension sexuelle entre les deux personnages principaux.
Additional translations
sexuéEn biologie.
Synonyms
carnal
sensual
libidinous
amorous
passionate
intimate
physical
erotic
sexualnoun
sexuals
pl
UK
/ˈsɛkʃuəl/
US
/ˈsɛkʃuəl/
Used chiefly in entomology for reproductively capable individuals (e.g., winged ants).
reproducteurEn entomologie, individu apte à la reproduction.
The colony produced winged sexuals during the summer nuptial flight.
La colonie a produit des reproducteurs ailés pendant le vol nuptial d'été.
Additional translations
allosexuelDans le discours sur l'asexualité, par opposition à « asexuel ».

Definitions

sexualadjective
Relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate relations between individuals.
The novel explores the sexual tension between the two main characters.
Relating to or characteristic of the differences between the sexes (male and female) or to gender as a category.
The researchers examined sexual dimorphism in bird plumage.
Involving or relating to reproduction that occurs through the fusion of gametes (as opposed to asexual reproduction).
Sexual reproduction is widespread among flowering plants.
sexualnoun
A reproductively capable individual in a colony of social insects, especially ants or termites.
The colony produced winged sexuals during the summer nuptial flight.
A person who experiences sexual attraction, as distinguished from an asexual individual.
Asexual people may date sexuals without feeling physical desire.
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