sexual
[ sek-shoo-uh l or, esp. British, seks-yoo- ]
/ ˈsɛk ʃu əl or, esp. British, ˈsɛks yu- /
adjective
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Example sentences from the Web for antisexual
They thus tend, when we are in our normal condition, to arouse what James calls the antisexual instinct.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 4 (of 6) |Havelock Ellis
British Dictionary definitions for antisexual
sexual
/ (ˈsɛksjʊəl) /
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality
(of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametes
Compare asexual (def. 2)
Derived forms of sexual
sexually, adverbWord Origin for sexual
C17: from Late Latin
sexuālis; see
sex
Medical definitions for antisexual
sexual
[ sĕk′shōō-əl ]
adj.
Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions.
Implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity.
Of, relating to, or involving the union of male and female gametes.