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单词 sexual
释义 sex·u·al
\ˈseksh(əw)əl\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin sexualis, from Latin sexus sex + -alis -al — more at sex
1. : of, relating to, or associated with sex as a characteristic of an organic being
 < sexual differentiation >
 < sexual distinctions >
 a. : having sex
  < spores may be sexual or asexual >
 b. : involving sex
  < the conception that bacteria have no sexual mode of reproduction — Journal of Bacteriology >
2.
 a. : of or relating to the male or female sexes or their distinctive organs or functions
  < some biologists and anthropologists believe that the origins of art can be discovered in sexual display and ornamentation — Hunter Mead >
  < sexual excitement >
  < sexual compatibility >
 b. : of or relating to the sphere of behavior associated with libidinal gratification
  < decided that the basis of almost all personality conflicts is sexualTime >
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