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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries性的
Pronunciation / Transliteration: seiteki
"この小説は現代社会における性的関係のさまざまな側面を探求しています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 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
Pertaining to the biological differences between male and female organisms.
"The sexual characteristics of the species are evident in their mating rituals."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'sexualis', originating from 'sexus' (meaning sex or gender). It entered the English language in the 17th century, initially relating to the distinction between the sexes in botany and zoology before expanding into broader anatomical, psychological, and social contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sexual" is said worldwide
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sexuel
Transliteration: seksüel
"Le roman explore divers aspects des relations sexuelles dans la société contemporaine."
sexuell
Transliteration: zɛkˈsyːal
"Der Roman untersucht verschiedene Aspekte sexueller Beziehungen in der modernen Gesellschaft."
sessuale
Transliteration: sesˈsuale
"Il romanzo esplora vari aspetti delle relazioni sessuali nella società contemporanea."
sexual
Transliteration: sekswal
"La novela explora varios aspectos de las relaciones sexuales en la sociedad contemporánea."
sexual
Transliteration: seksuˈaw
"O romance explora vários aspectos das relações sexuais na sociedade contemporânea."
यौन
Transliteration: yaun
"उपन्यास समकालीन समाज में यौन संबंधों के विभिन्न पहलुओं की खोज करता है।"
性别的
Transliteration: xìngbié de
"这部小说探讨了当代社会中性关系的各个方面。"
성적인
Transliteration: seongjeogin
"소설은 현대 사회의 성적인 관계의 다양한 측면을 탐구합니다."
性的
Transliteration: seiteki
"この小説は現代社会における性的関係のさまざまな側面を探求しています。"
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