Origin: Latin suffix -al
Sexual has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
"The biologist explained that while some bacteria reproduce asexually, humans are strictly sexual organisms because we require two parents to create offspring."
"The sexual nature of the relationship became clear to everyone in the room."
Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.
"The study focuses on how sexual differences in hormone levels affect bone density across various populations."
In plain English: Sexual refers to anything related to sex or sexual feelings and activities.
"The magazine had an article about sexual health and relationships."
Usage: Use sexual when referring specifically to matters related to reproduction, anatomy, or biological differences between males and females. Avoid confusing it with romantic or emotional attraction, which is better described as erotic or intimate depending on context.
The word comes from the Latin term sexuālis, which is derived from sexus meaning "sex." It combines this root with the suffix -ual to form its current meaning.