sexual

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Synonyms: asexual, esexual, sequal

Antonyms: asexual, esexual, sequal

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Adjective

1. Arising from the fact of being [[male]] or [[female]]; pertaining to [[sex]] or [[gender]], or to the social relations between the sexes. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|biology}} Capable of [[sexual reproduction]]; [[sexed]], [[sexuate]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
3. Pertaining to [[sexual intercourse]] or other intimate physical contact. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
4. Characterised by sexual feelings or behaviour; possessing [[sexuality]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
5. Pertaining to [[sexuality]] as a cultural phenomenon; relating to sexual [[behaviour]] or [[conduct]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|LGBTQ|of a|person|rare}} Experiencing sexual attraction; not [[asexual]].
7. {{lb|en|obsolete}} Pertaining to the [[female]] sex. {{defdate|17th–19th c.}}

Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
2. {{lb|en|LGBTQ}} A person who experiences [[sexual#Adjective|sexual]] [[attraction]], a person who has interest in or desire for [[sex]] {{qualifier|especially as contrasted with an [[asexual]]}}.

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