🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

यौन

Pronunciation / Transliteration: yaun

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sexual/ˈsɛkʃuəl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"उपन्यास समकालीन समाज में यौन संबंधों के विभिन्न पहलुओं की खोज करता है।"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals.

    "The novel explores various aspects of sexual relationships in contemporary society."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the biological differences between male and female organisms.

    "The sexual characteristics of the species are evident in their mating rituals."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'sexual' originates from the Latin 'sexualis', which is derived from 'sexus', meaning 'sex'. The term evolved through Middle English, reflecting the biological and social aspects of sexual reproduction and identity.

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