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sexual

/ˈsɛksjuəl/
noun

  1. A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.

  2. A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).

    Similar: allosexual

Synonymsallosexual
Antonymsasexual, asexual
adjective

  1. Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.

    "Women face sexual discrimination in the workplace."

  2. Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate.

  3. Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact.

    "Giving oral sex is my favorite sexual act."

Synonymsallosexual, feminine

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