genital
adjective
Simple meaning
Relating to the body parts used for sex.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒɛnətəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Of or relating to the external sex organs
“The doctor recommended a mild cleanser to prevent genital irritation.”
Of or relating to biological reproduction.
psychoanalysis
Of or relating to psychosexual development during puberty.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Of or relating to the external sex organs
Used this way, genital is a common word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The doctor recommended a mild cleanser to prevent genital irritation.”
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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The fifth sexual and social stage in a person's development occurring during adolescence.
Organs and tissues involved in the production and maturation of gametes and in their union and subsequent development as offspring.
Blunt or penetrating trauma or rape (vaginal or anal).
A small benign wart on or around the genitals and anus.
An infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact.
External sex organ.
Related words
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An infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) that is usually transmitted by sexual contact.
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