Definition

The state or quality of being related to sex or sexual activity.

Example

Understanding one's sexuality is an important part of personal identity.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how our sexuality shapes our relationships?

Yeah, it's interesting to see how it affects people's connections.

I think understanding sexuality can really help in accepting ourselves and others.

Absolutely! It's all part of being open-minded and supportive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sexuality is formed from "sexus" (meaning sex or gender) and the suffix "-ality" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state or condition of being sexual or relating to sex.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sex' as the core meaning and '-ality' indicating a state or condition, so sexuality refers to the state of being sexual.

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