Definition

Relating to the organs of reproduction or the sexual organs in general.

Example

The doctor explained the importance of genital health to the patients.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about genital health recently.

Oh really? What did it say?

It talked about how important it is to understand genital hygiene.

That makes sense; it's crucial for overall well-being.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Genital → It is formed from "genus" (from Latin, meaning kind or type) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "genital" refers to the organs pertaining to reproduction or the kind of organs involved in generation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'genus' meaning kind or type, which helps you remember that 'genital' refers to the organs related to reproduction.

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