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View synonyms for sexuality

sexuality

[ sek-shoo-al-i-teeor, especially British, seks-yoo- ]

noun

  1. sexual character; possession of the structural and functional traits of sex.
  2. recognition of or emphasis upon sexual matters.
  3. involvement in sexual activity.
  4. an organism's preparedness for engaging in sexual activity.


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Other Words From

  • anti·sexu·ali·ty noun adjective
  • super·sexu·ali·ty noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sexuality1

First recorded in 1790–1800; sexual + -ity
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Example Sentences

Mistakes and transgressions are crimes, age-appropriate immaturity is pathetic childishness, and any degree of sexuality that stems from a girl's wants rather than projected onto her by others is utterly condemnable.

From Salon

Similarly, LGBTQ+ youth and young people questioning or exploring their sexuality, who may not yet be out, run the risk of being even more subjugated.

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She says she's leaning into a new era where she feels increasingly confident celebrating her sexuality.

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"It was never just about the Oscars not being black enough. It was also about gender, age, class, sexuality and geography too."

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Gender identity and sexuality among students are not tracked.

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