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sexology

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /sɛkˈsɒlədʒi/

KK: /sɛkˈsɑlədʒi/

noun
Definition

The field of study that focuses on human sexual behavior and the interactions between sexes.


Example

She decided to pursue a degree in sexology to better understand human relationships.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of sexology?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it's about studying human sexual behavior, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's fascinating how it explores relationships too.
Sloth B
Definitely, it gives us a better understanding of human interactions.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sexuality
erotology
sociology
Antonyms
asexuality
celibacy
abstinence
Root Explanation

Sexology → It is formed from "sexus" (from Latin, meaning sex or gender) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). The word "sexology" refers to the study of sex and sexual behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sex' as the subject being studied and '-logy' as the study of that subject — that's why sexology means the study of sex.

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